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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.29, 829.74 and 352.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.29, 829.74 and 352.65 is: 486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.29 : 829.74 = 352.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.29/829.74 = 352.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.29x = 829.74 × 352.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.29x = 292,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,612.24/601.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.64

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