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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.98, 829.02 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.98, 829.02 and 352.22 is: 485.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.98 : 829.02 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.98/829.02 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.98x = 829.02 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.98x = 291,997.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,997.42/600.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.87

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