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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.63, 830.28 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.63, 830.28 and 339.66 is: 468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.63 : 830.28 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.63/830.28 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.63x = 830.28 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.63x = 282,014.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,014.18/601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.75

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