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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.78, 831.01 and 483.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.78, 831.01 and 483.77 is: 668.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.78 : 831.01 = 483.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.78/831.01 = 483.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.78x = 831.01 × 483.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.78x = 402,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,019.48/601.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.05

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