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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.40, 830 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.40, 830 and 339.44 is: 468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.40 : 830 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.40/830 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.40x = 830 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.40x = 281,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,735.20/601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.47

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