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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.22, 829.61 and 352.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.22, 829.61 and 352.51 is: 486.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.22 : 829.61 = 352.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.22/829.61 = 352.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.22x = 829.61 × 352.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.22x = 292,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,445.82/601.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.42

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