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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.41, 830.92 and 453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.41, 830.92 and 453.79 is: 626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.41 : 830.92 = 453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.41/830.92 = 453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.41x = 830.92 × 453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.41x = 377,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,063.19/601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.97

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