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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.17, 829.69 and 405.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.17, 829.69 and 405.10 is: 559.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.17 : 829.69 = 405.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.17/829.69 = 405.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.17x = 829.69 × 405.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.17x = 336,109.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,109.72/601.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.09

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