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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.61, 830.03 and 405.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.61, 830.03 and 405.23 is: 559.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.61 : 830.03 = 405.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.61/830.03 = 405.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.61x = 830.03 × 405.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.61x = 336,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,351.03/601.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.08

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