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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.68, 830.48 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.68, 830.48 and 339.78 is: 468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.68 : 830.48 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.68/830.48 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.68x = 830.48 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.68x = 282,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,178.80/601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.98

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