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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.60, 830.20 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.60, 830.20 and 325.60 is: 449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.60 : 830.20 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.60/830.20 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.60x = 830.20 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.60x = 270,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,313.12/601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.32

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