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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.73, 830.39 and 325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.73, 830.39 and 325.73 is: 449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.73 : 830.39 = 325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.73/830.39 = 325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.73x = 830.39 × 325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.73x = 270,487.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,487.69/601.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.51

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