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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.50, 830.07 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.50, 830.07 and 325.50 is: 449.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.50 : 830.07 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.50/830.07 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.50x = 830.07 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.50x = 270,187.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,187.79/601.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.19

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