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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.55, 830.09 and 352.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.55, 830.09 and 352.83 is: 486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.55 : 830.09 = 352.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.55/830.09 = 352.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.55x = 830.09 × 352.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.55x = 292,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,880.65/601.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.88

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