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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.79, 830.48 and 339.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.79, 830.48 and 339.83 is: 468.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.79 : 830.48 = 339.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.79/830.48 = 339.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.79x = 830.48 × 339.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.79x = 282,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,216.17/601.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.96

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