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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.70, 830.12 and 352.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.70, 830.12 and 352.93 is: 486.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.70 : 830.12 = 352.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.70/830.12 = 352.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.70x = 830.12 × 352.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.70x = 292,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,972.49/601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.91

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