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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.92, 830.73 and 339.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.92, 830.73 and 339.94 is: 469.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.92 : 830.73 = 339.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.92/830.73 = 339.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.92x = 830.73 × 339.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.92x = 282,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,395.43/601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.16

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