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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.85, 830.52 and 353.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.85, 830.52 and 353.22 is: 487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.85 : 830.52 = 353.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.85/830.52 = 353.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.85x = 830.52 × 353.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.85x = 293,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,353.16/601.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.42

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