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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.54, 830.03 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.54, 830.03 and 335.97 is: 463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.54 : 830.03 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.54/830.03 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.54x = 830.03 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.54x = 278,860.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,860.70/601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.58

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