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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.61, 830.24 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.61, 830.24 and 336.04 is: 463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.61 : 830.24 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.61/830.24 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.61x = 830.24 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.61x = 278,993.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,993.69/601.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.74

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