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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.48, 831.17 and 453.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.48, 831.17 and 453.85 is: 627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.48 : 831.17 = 453.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.48/831.17 = 453.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.48x = 831.17 × 453.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.48x = 377,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,226.50/601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.16

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