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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.56, 830.45 and 415.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.56, 830.45 and 415.19 is: 573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.56 : 830.45 = 415.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.56/830.45 = 415.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.56x = 830.45 × 415.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.56x = 344,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,797.65/601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.17

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