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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.78, 830.44 and 339.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.78, 830.44 and 339.82 is: 468.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.78 : 830.44 = 339.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.78/830.44 = 339.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.78x = 830.44 × 339.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.78x = 282,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,200.12/601.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.94

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