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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.53, 900.89 and 463.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.53, 900.89 and 463.48 is: 694.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.53 : 900.89 = 463.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.53/900.89 = 463.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.53x = 900.89 × 463.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.53x = 417,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,544.50/601.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.14

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