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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.46, 830.43 and 377.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.46, 830.43 and 377.49 is: 521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.46 : 830.43 = 377.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.46/830.43 = 377.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.46x = 830.43 × 377.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.46x = 313,477.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,477.13/601.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.19

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