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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.11, 828.90 and 501.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.11, 828.90 and 501.48 is: 691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.11 : 828.90 = 501.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.11/828.90 = 501.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.11x = 828.90 × 501.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.11x = 415,676.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,676.77/601.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.52

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