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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.16, 828.84 and 489.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.16, 828.84 and 489.32 is: 674.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.16 : 828.84 = 489.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.16/828.84 = 489.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.16x = 828.84 × 489.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.16x = 405,567.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,567.99/601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.64

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