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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.66, 830.33 and 339.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.66, 830.33 and 339.70 is: 468.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.66 : 830.33 = 339.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.66/830.33 = 339.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.66x = 830.33 × 339.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.66x = 282,063.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,063.10/601.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.81

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