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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 830.52 and 462.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 830.52 and 462.93 is: 639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 830.52 = 462.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/830.52 = 462.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 830.52 × 462.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 384,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,472.62/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.25

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