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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.12, 829.26 and 414.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.12, 829.26 and 414.87 is: 572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.12 : 829.26 = 414.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.12/829.26 = 414.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.12x = 829.26 × 414.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.12x = 344,035.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,035.10/601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.32

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