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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.68, 830.13 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.68, 830.13 and 336.08 is: 463.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.68 : 830.13 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.68/830.13 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.68x = 830.13 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.68x = 278,990.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,990.09/601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.69

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