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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.36, 830.25 and 461.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.36, 830.25 and 461.23 is: 636.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.36 : 830.25 = 461.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.36/830.25 = 461.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.36x = 830.25 × 461.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.36x = 382,934.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,934.13/601.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.78

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