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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.70, 830.52 and 353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.70, 830.52 and 353.07 is: 487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.70 : 830.52 = 353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.70/830.52 = 353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.70x = 830.52 × 353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.70x = 293,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,231.70/601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.34

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