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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.53, 829.85 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.53, 829.85 and 349.44 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.53 : 829.85 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.53/829.85 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.53x = 829.85 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.53x = 289,982.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,982.78/601.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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