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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.11, 829.54 and 352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.11, 829.54 and 352.45 is: 486.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.11 : 829.54 = 352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.11/829.54 = 352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.11x = 829.54 × 352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.11x = 292,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,371.37/601.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.39

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