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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.04, 829.32 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.04, 829.32 and 348.96 is: 481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.04 : 829.32 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.04/829.32 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.04x = 829.32 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.04x = 289,399.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,399.51/601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.50

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