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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.86, 830.56 and 339.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.86, 830.56 and 339.87 is: 469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.86 : 830.56 = 339.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.86/830.56 = 339.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.86x = 830.56 × 339.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.86x = 282,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,282.43/601.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.02

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