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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.60, 830.15 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.60, 830.15 and 336.04 is: 463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.60 : 830.15 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.60/830.15 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.60x = 830.15 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.60x = 278,963.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,963.61/601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.70

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