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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.58, 830.18 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.58, 830.18 and 325.58 is: 449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.58 : 830.18 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.58/830.18 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.58x = 830.18 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.58x = 270,288.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,288.55/601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.30

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