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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.01, 830.78 and 336.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.01, 830.78 and 336.47 is: 464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.01 : 830.78 = 336.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.01/830.78 = 336.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.01x = 830.78 × 336.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.01x = 279,526.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,526.71/602.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.32

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