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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.59, 830.21 and 353.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.59, 830.21 and 353.09 is: 487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.59 : 830.21 = 353.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.59/830.21 = 353.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.59x = 830.21 × 353.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.59x = 293,138.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,138.85/601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.27

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