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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.54, 829.77 and 453.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.54, 829.77 and 453.71 is: 625.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.54 : 829.77 = 453.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.54/829.77 = 453.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.54x = 829.77 × 453.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.54x = 376,474.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,474.95/601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.85

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