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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.52, 830.09 and 339.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.52, 830.09 and 339.55 is: 468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.52 : 830.09 = 339.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.52/830.09 = 339.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.52x = 830.09 × 339.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.52x = 281,855.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,855.83/601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.58

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