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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.48, 831.16 and 453.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.48, 831.16 and 453.86 is: 627.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.48 : 831.16 = 453.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.48/831.16 = 453.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.48x = 831.16 × 453.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.48x = 377,230.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,230.28/601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.17

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