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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.98, 830.78 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.98, 830.78 and 340.04 is: 469.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.98 : 830.78 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.98/830.78 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.98x = 830.78 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.98x = 282,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,492.58/601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.27

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