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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.63, 830.34 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.63, 830.34 and 352.96 is: 487.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.63 : 830.34 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.63/830.34 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.63x = 830.34 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.63x = 293,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,074.73/601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.14

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