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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.66, 830.10 and 352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.66, 830.10 and 352.90 is: 486.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.66 : 830.10 = 352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.66/830.10 = 352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.66x = 830.10 × 352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.66x = 292,942.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,942.29/601.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.89

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