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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 829.99 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 829.99 and 325.44 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 829.99 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/829.99 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 829.99 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 270,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,110.32/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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