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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.54, 828.89 and 461.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.54, 828.89 and 461.65 is: 636.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.54 : 828.89 = 461.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.54/828.89 = 461.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.54x = 828.89 × 461.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.54x = 382,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,650.62/601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.12

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