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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.84, 830.60 and 353.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.84, 830.60 and 353.24 is: 487.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.84 : 830.60 = 353.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.84/830.60 = 353.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.84x = 830.60 × 353.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.84x = 293,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,404.57/601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.51

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