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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.93, 830.62 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.93, 830.62 and 339.93 is: 469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.93 : 830.62 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.93/830.62 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.93x = 830.62 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.93x = 282,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,353.08/601.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.08

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