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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 830 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 830 and 352.72 is: 486.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 830 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/830 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 830 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 292,757.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,757.60/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.76

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