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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.56, 830.06 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.56, 830.06 and 352.82 is: 486.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.56 : 830.06 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.56/830.06 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.56x = 830.06 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.56x = 292,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,861.77/601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.84

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