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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.74, 830.22 and 353.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.74, 830.22 and 353.14 is: 487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.74 : 830.22 = 353.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.74/830.22 = 353.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.74x = 830.22 × 353.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.74x = 293,183.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,183.89/601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.23

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