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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.41, 694.26 and 401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.41, 694.26 and 401.49 is: 601.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.41 : 694.26 = 401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.41/694.26 = 401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.41x = 694.26 × 401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.41x = 278,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,738.45/463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.49

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