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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.49, 830.06 and 335.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.49, 830.06 and 335.93 is: 463.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.49 : 830.06 = 335.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.49/830.06 = 335.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.49x = 830.06 × 335.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.49x = 278,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,842.06/601.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.59

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