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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.68, 830.25 and 339.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.68, 830.25 and 339.71 is: 468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.68 : 830.25 = 339.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.68/830.25 = 339.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.68x = 830.25 × 339.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.68x = 282,040.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,040.08/601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.75

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