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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.31, 900.27 and 464.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.31, 900.27 and 464.63 is: 695.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.31 : 900.27 = 464.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.31/900.27 = 464.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.31x = 900.27 × 464.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.31x = 418,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,287.95/601.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.62

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