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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601, 828.66 and 469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601, 828.66 and 469.48 is: 647.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601 : 828.66 = 469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601/828.66 = 469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601x = 828.66 × 469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601x = 389,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,039.30/601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.32

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