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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.70, 830.32 and 454.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.70, 830.32 and 454.07 is: 626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.70 : 830.32 = 454.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.70/830.32 = 454.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.70x = 830.32 × 454.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.70x = 377,024.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,024.34/601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.60

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