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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.71, 830.50 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.71, 830.50 and 353.04 is: 487.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.71 : 830.50 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.71/830.50 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.71x = 830.50 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.71x = 293,198.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,198.84/601.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.28

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