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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.90, 830.68 and 339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.90, 830.68 and 339.98 is: 469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.90 : 830.68 = 339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.90/830.68 = 339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.90x = 830.68 × 339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.90x = 282,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,414.59/601.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.21

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