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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.52, 829.93 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.52, 829.93 and 339.52 is: 468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.52 : 829.93 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.52/829.93 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.52x = 829.93 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.52x = 281,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,777.83/601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.44

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