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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.94, 830.49 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.94, 830.49 and 415.44 is: 573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.94 : 830.49 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.94/830.49 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.94x = 830.49 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.94x = 345,018.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,018.77/601.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.18

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