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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.76, 828.36 and 454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.76, 828.36 and 454.16 is: 625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.76 : 828.36 = 454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.76/828.36 = 454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.76x = 828.36 × 454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.76x = 376,207.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,207.98/601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.18

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