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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.80, 830.36 and 339.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.80, 830.36 and 339.77 is: 468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.80 : 830.36 = 339.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.80/830.36 = 339.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.80x = 830.36 × 339.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.80x = 282,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,125.57/601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.80

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