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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.63, 830.22 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.63, 830.22 and 336.12 is: 463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.63 : 830.22 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.63/830.22 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.63x = 830.22 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.63x = 279,053.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,053.55/601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.83

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