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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.87, 830.55 and 339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.87, 830.55 and 339.88 is: 469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.87 : 830.55 = 339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.87/830.55 = 339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.87x = 830.55 × 339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.87x = 282,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,283.18/601.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.01

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