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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.23, 829.71 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.23, 829.71 and 352.74 is: 486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.23 : 829.71 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.23/829.71 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.23x = 829.71 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.23x = 292,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,671.91/601.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.79

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