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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.62, 900.80 and 463.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.62, 900.80 and 463.51 is: 694.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.62 : 900.80 = 463.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.62/900.80 = 463.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.62x = 900.80 × 463.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.62x = 417,529.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,529.81/601.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.01

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