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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.40, 900.79 and 470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.40, 900.79 and 470.52 is: 704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.40 : 900.79 = 470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.40/900.79 = 470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.40x = 900.79 × 470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.40x = 423,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,838.53/601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.75

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