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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.34, 830.03 and 352.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.34, 830.03 and 352.71 is: 486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.34 : 830.03 = 352.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.34/830.03 = 352.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.34x = 830.03 × 352.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.34x = 292,758.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,758.12/601.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.85

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