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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.86, 830.67 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.86, 830.67 and 339.90 is: 469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.86 : 830.67 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.86/830.67 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.86x = 830.67 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.86x = 282,344.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,344.73/601.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.12

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