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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.79, 830.51 and 339.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.79, 830.51 and 339.81 is: 468.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.79 : 830.51 = 339.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.79/830.51 = 339.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.79x = 830.51 × 339.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.79x = 282,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,213.90/601.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.96

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