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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.80, 830.49 and 339.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.80, 830.49 and 339.83 is: 468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.80 : 830.49 = 339.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.80/830.49 = 339.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.80x = 830.49 × 339.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.80x = 282,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,223.10/601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.97

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