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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.38, 828.09 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.38, 828.09 and 476.64 is: 656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.38 : 828.09 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.38/828.09 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.38x = 828.09 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.38x = 394,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,700.82/601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.33

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