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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.65, 830.12 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.65, 830.12 and 339.66 is: 468.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.65 : 830.12 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.65/830.12 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.65x = 830.12 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.65x = 281,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,956.86/601.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.64

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