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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.57, 829.98 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.57, 829.98 and 339.54 is: 468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.57 : 829.98 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.57/829.98 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.57x = 829.98 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.57x = 281,811.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,811.41/601.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.46

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