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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.43, 829.92 and 352.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.43, 829.92 and 352.71 is: 486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.43 : 829.92 = 352.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.43/829.92 = 352.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.43x = 829.92 × 352.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.43x = 292,719.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,719.32/601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.71

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