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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.63, 830.24 and 325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.63, 830.24 and 325.63 is: 449.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.63 : 830.24 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.63/830.24 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.63x = 830.24 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.63x = 270,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,347.71/601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.36

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