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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.42, 829.69 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.42, 829.69 and 424.64 is: 585.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.42 : 829.69 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.42/829.69 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.42x = 829.69 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.42x = 352,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,315.41/601.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.81

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