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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.32, 828.99 and 460.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.32, 828.99 and 460.92 is: 635.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.32 : 828.99 = 460.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.32/828.99 = 460.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.32x = 828.99 × 460.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.32x = 382,098.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,098.07/601.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.43

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