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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.97, 830.72 and 339.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.97, 830.72 and 339.95 is: 469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.97 : 830.72 = 339.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.97/830.72 = 339.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.97x = 830.72 × 339.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.97x = 282,406.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,406.19/601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.14

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