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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.57, 830.12 and 346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.57, 830.12 and 346.06 is: 477.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.57 : 830.12 = 346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.57/830.12 = 346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.57x = 830.12 × 346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.57x = 287,271.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,271.33/601.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.54

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