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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.39, 829.79 and 352.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.39, 829.79 and 352.79 is: 486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.39 : 829.79 = 352.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.39/829.79 = 352.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.39x = 829.79 × 352.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.39x = 292,737.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,737.47/601.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.77

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