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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.92, 830.52 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.92, 830.52 and 339.84 is: 468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.92 : 830.52 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.92/830.52 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.92x = 830.52 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.92x = 282,243.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,243.92/601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.91

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