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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.72, 830.45 and 339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.72, 830.45 and 339.75 is: 468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.72 : 830.45 = 339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.72/830.45 = 339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.72x = 830.45 × 339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.72x = 282,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,146.24/601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.90

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