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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.99, 830.72 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.99, 830.72 and 336.42 is: 464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.99 : 830.72 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.99/830.72 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.99x = 830.72 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.99x = 279,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,470.82/601.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.24

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