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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.58, 830.16 and 339.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.58, 830.16 and 339.57 is: 468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.58 : 830.16 = 339.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.58/830.16 = 339.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.58x = 830.16 × 339.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.58x = 281,897.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,897.43/601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.60

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