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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.80, 830.44 and 353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.80, 830.44 and 353.08 is: 487.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.80 : 830.44 = 353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.80/830.44 = 353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.80x = 830.44 × 353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.80x = 293,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,211.76/601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.22

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