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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.16, 828.65 and 496.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.16, 828.65 and 496.67 is: 684.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.16 : 828.65 = 496.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.16/828.65 = 496.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.16x = 828.65 × 496.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.16x = 411,563.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,563.11/601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.61

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