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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.80, 830.30 and 461.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.80, 830.30 and 461.67 is: 636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.80 : 830.30 = 461.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.80/830.30 = 461.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.80x = 830.30 × 461.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.80x = 383,322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,322.29/601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.96

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