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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.64, 830.17 and 352.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.64, 830.17 and 352.87 is: 486.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.64 : 830.17 = 352.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.64/830.17 = 352.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.64x = 830.17 × 352.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.64x = 292,942.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,942.09/601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.91

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