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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 827.55 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 827.55 and 476.28 is: 655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 827.55 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/827.55 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 827.55 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 394,145.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,145.51/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.79

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