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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.49, 830.02 and 335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.49, 830.02 and 335.92 is: 463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.49 : 830.02 = 335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.49/830.02 = 335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.49x = 830.02 × 335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.49x = 278,820.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,820.32/601.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.55

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