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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.47, 831.24 and 454.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.47, 831.24 and 454.05 is: 627.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.47 : 831.24 = 454.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.47/831.24 = 454.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.47x = 831.24 × 454.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.47x = 377,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,424.52/601.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.50

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