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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.41, 830.02 and 335.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.41, 830.02 and 335.95 is: 463.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.41 : 830.02 = 335.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.41/830.02 = 335.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.41x = 830.02 × 335.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.41x = 278,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,843.54/601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.65

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