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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.48, 830.08 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.48, 830.08 and 339.54 is: 468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.48 : 830.08 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.48/830.08 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.48x = 830.08 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.48x = 281,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,845.36/601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.59

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