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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.05, 900.62 and 454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.05, 900.62 and 454.64 is: 681.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.05 : 900.62 = 454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.05/900.62 = 454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.05x = 900.62 × 454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.05x = 409,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,455.34/601.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.24

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