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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 829.96 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 829.96 and 339.52 is: 468.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 829.96 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/829.96 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 829.96 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 281,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,788.02/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.52

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