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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.57, 830.16 and 339.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.57, 830.16 and 339.58 is: 468.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.57 : 830.16 = 339.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.57/830.16 = 339.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.57x = 830.16 × 339.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.57x = 281,899.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,899.88/601.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.61

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