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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.67, 830.88 and 469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.67, 830.88 and 469.26 is: 648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.67 : 830.88 = 469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.67/830.88 = 469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.67x = 830.88 × 469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.67x = 389,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,894.59/601.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.02

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