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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.75, 830.27 and 353.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.75, 830.27 and 353.06 is: 487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.75 : 830.27 = 353.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.75/830.27 = 353.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.75x = 830.27 × 353.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.75x = 293,131.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,131.86/601.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.13

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