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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.32, 830.49 and 404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.32, 830.49 and 404.49 is: 558.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.32 : 830.49 = 404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.32/830.49 = 404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.32x = 830.49 × 404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.32x = 335,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,924.90/601.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.65

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