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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.78, 831.05 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.78, 831.05 and 415.75 is: 574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.78 : 831.05 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.78/831.05 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.78x = 831.05 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.78x = 345,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,509.04/601.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.15

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