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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.83, 830.38 and 336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.83, 830.38 and 336.28 is: 463.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.83 : 830.38 = 336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.83/830.38 = 336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.83x = 830.38 × 336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.83x = 279,236.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,236.43/601.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.98

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