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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.18, 829.37 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.18, 829.37 and 352.62 is: 486.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.18 : 829.37 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.18/829.37 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.18x = 829.37 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.18x = 292,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,453.33/601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.47

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