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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.60, 829.26 and 453.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.60, 829.26 and 453.98 is: 625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.60 : 829.26 = 453.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.60/829.26 = 453.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.60x = 829.26 × 453.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.60x = 376,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,467.45/601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.78

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