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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.06, 895.68 and 581.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.06, 895.68 and 581.48 is: 866.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.06 : 895.68 = 581.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.06/895.68 = 581.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.06x = 895.68 × 581.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.06x = 520,820.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,820.01/601.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.50

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