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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.45, 830.21 and 352.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.45, 830.21 and 352.78 is: 486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.45 : 830.21 = 352.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.45/830.21 = 352.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.45x = 830.21 × 352.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.45x = 292,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,881.48/601.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.96

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