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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.45, 901.36 and 530.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.45, 901.36 and 530.17 is: 794.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.45 : 901.36 = 530.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.45/901.36 = 530.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.45x = 901.36 × 530.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.45x = 477,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,870.45/601.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.53

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