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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.60, 830.23 and 352.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.60, 830.23 and 352.95 is: 487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.60 : 830.23 = 352.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.60/830.23 = 352.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.60x = 830.23 × 352.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.60x = 293,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,029.68/601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.08

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