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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.34, 828.84 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.34, 828.84 and 483.12 is: 665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.34 : 828.84 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.34/828.84 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.34x = 828.84 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.34x = 400,429.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,429.18/601.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.90

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