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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.97, 829.34 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.97, 829.34 and 352.28 is: 486.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.97 : 829.34 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.97/829.34 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.97x = 829.34 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.97x = 292,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,159.90/600.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.15

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