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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.29, 829.78 and 352.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.29, 829.78 and 352.75 is: 486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.29 : 829.78 = 352.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.29/829.78 = 352.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.29x = 829.78 × 352.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.29x = 292,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,704.90/601.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.79

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