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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.88, 830.61 and 339.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.88, 830.61 and 339.89 is: 469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.88 : 830.61 = 339.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.88/830.61 = 339.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.88x = 830.61 × 339.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.88x = 282,311.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,311.88/601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.05

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