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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.74, 830.16 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.74, 830.16 and 352.89 is: 486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.74 : 830.16 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.74/830.16 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.74x = 830.16 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.74x = 292,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,955.16/601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.85

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