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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.76, 830.30 and 353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.76, 830.30 and 353.07 is: 487.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.76 : 830.30 = 353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.76/830.30 = 353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.76x = 830.30 × 353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.76x = 293,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,154.02/601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.16

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