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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.42, 900.56 and 515.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.42, 900.56 and 515.30 is: 771.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.42 : 900.56 = 515.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.42/900.56 = 515.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.42x = 900.56 × 515.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.42x = 464,062.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,062.11/601.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.61

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