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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.84, 830.67 and 353.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.84, 830.67 and 353.17 is: 487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.84 : 830.67 = 353.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.84/830.67 = 353.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.84x = 830.67 × 353.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.84x = 293,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,363.57/601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.45

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