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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.53, 830.13 and 352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.53, 830.13 and 352.86 is: 486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.53 : 830.13 = 352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.53/830.13 = 352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.53x = 830.13 × 352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.53x = 292,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,919.67/601.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.96

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