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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.47, 829.98 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.47, 829.98 and 352.74 is: 486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.47 : 829.98 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.47/829.98 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.47x = 829.98 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.47x = 292,767.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,767.15/601.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.75

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