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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 901.23 and 463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 901.23 and 463.73 is: 695.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 901.23 = 463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/901.23 = 463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 901.23 × 463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 417,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,927.39/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.36

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