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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.88, 900.96 and 464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.88, 900.96 and 464.60 is: 695.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.88 : 900.96 = 464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.88/900.96 = 464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.88x = 900.96 × 464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.88x = 418,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,586.02/601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.46

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