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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.24, 831.54 and 478.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.24, 831.54 and 478.12 is: 661.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.24 : 831.54 = 478.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.24/831.54 = 478.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.24x = 831.54 × 478.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.24x = 397,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,575.90/601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.26

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