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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.70, 901.53 and 536.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.70, 901.53 and 536.09 is: 803.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.70 : 901.53 = 536.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.70/901.53 = 536.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.70x = 901.53 × 536.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.70x = 483,296.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,296.71/601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.23

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