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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.48, 830.04 and 339.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.48, 830.04 and 339.49 is: 468.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.48 : 830.04 = 339.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.48/830.04 = 339.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.48x = 830.04 × 339.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.48x = 281,790.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,790.28/601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.49

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