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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.50, 829.96 and 339.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.50, 829.96 and 339.51 is: 468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.50 : 829.96 = 339.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.50/829.96 = 339.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.50x = 829.96 × 339.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.50x = 281,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,779.72/601.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.46

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