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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 830.03 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 830.03 and 353.04 is: 487.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 830.03 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/830.03 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 830.03 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 293,032.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,032.03/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.22

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