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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.63, 830.40 and 339.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.63, 830.40 and 339.67 is: 468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.63 : 830.40 = 339.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.63/830.40 = 339.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.63x = 830.40 × 339.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.63x = 282,061.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,061.97/601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.83

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