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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.86, 830.46 and 353.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.86, 830.46 and 353.19 is: 487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.86 : 830.46 = 353.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.86/830.46 = 353.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.86x = 830.46 × 353.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.86x = 293,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,310.17/601.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.34

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