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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.51, 830.37 and 405.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.51, 830.37 and 405.34 is: 559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.51 : 830.37 = 405.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.51/830.37 = 405.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.51x = 830.37 × 405.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.51x = 336,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,582.18/601.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.56

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