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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.59, 830.13 and 339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.59, 830.13 and 339.60 is: 468.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.59 : 830.13 = 339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.59/830.13 = 339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.59x = 830.13 × 339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.59x = 281,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,912.15/601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.61

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