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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.49, 829.08 and 461.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.49, 829.08 and 461.36 is: 635.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.49 : 829.08 = 461.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.49/829.08 = 461.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.49x = 829.08 × 461.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.49x = 382,500.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,500.20/601.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.93

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