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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.65, 830.19 and 336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.65, 830.19 and 336.09 is: 463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.65 : 830.19 = 336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.65/830.19 = 336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.65x = 830.19 × 336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.65x = 279,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,018.56/601.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.76

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