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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.17, 901.35 and 510.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.17, 901.35 and 510.45 is: 765.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.17 : 901.35 = 510.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.17/901.35 = 510.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.17x = 901.35 × 510.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.17x = 460,094.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,094.11/601.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.33

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