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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.34, 829.98 and 352.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.34, 829.98 and 352.79 is: 486.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.34 : 829.98 = 352.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.34/829.98 = 352.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.34x = 829.98 × 352.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.34x = 292,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,809.40/601.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.93

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