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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.08, 830.37 and 476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.08, 830.37 and 476.34 is: 658.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.08 : 830.37 = 476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.08/830.37 = 476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.08x = 830.37 × 476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.08x = 395,538.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,538.45/601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.05

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