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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.61, 830.05 and 352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.61, 830.05 and 352.94 is: 486.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.61 : 830.05 = 352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.61/830.05 = 352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.61x = 830.05 × 352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.61x = 292,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,952.81/601.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.95

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