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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.17, 829.56 and 349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.17, 829.56 and 349.03 is: 481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.17 : 829.56 = 349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.17/829.56 = 349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.17x = 829.56 × 349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.17x = 289,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,541.85/601.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.63

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