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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.47, 830.03 and 339.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.47, 830.03 and 339.57 is: 468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.47 : 830.03 = 339.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.47/830.03 = 339.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.47x = 830.03 × 339.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.47x = 281,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,851.59/601.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.60

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