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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 828.90 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 828.90 and 445.50 is: 614.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 828.90 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/828.90 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 828.90 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 369,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,274.95/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.41

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