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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.46, 829.94 and 380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.46, 829.94 and 380.40 is: 524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.46 : 829.94 = 380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.46/829.94 = 380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.46x = 829.94 × 380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.46x = 315,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,709.18/601.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.90

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