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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.04, 828.60 and 451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.04, 828.60 and 451.86 is: 622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.04 : 828.60 = 451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.04/828.60 = 451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.04x = 828.60 × 451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.04x = 374,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,411.20/601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.94

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