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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.68, 830.18 and 349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.68, 830.18 and 349.58 is: 482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.68 : 830.18 = 349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.68/830.18 = 349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.68x = 830.18 × 349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.68x = 290,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,214.32/601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.34

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