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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.89, 830.63 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.89, 830.63 and 339.90 is: 469.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.89 : 830.63 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.89/830.63 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.89x = 830.63 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.89x = 282,326.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,326.96/601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.07

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