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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.55, 830.06 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.55, 830.06 and 335.98 is: 463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.55 : 830.06 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.55/830.06 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.55x = 830.06 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.55x = 278,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,881.88/601.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.61

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