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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.58, 829.76 and 483.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.58, 829.76 and 483.82 is: 667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.58 : 829.76 = 483.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.58/829.76 = 483.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.58x = 829.76 × 483.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.58x = 401,457.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,457.38/601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.34

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