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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.94, 829.88 and 478.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.94, 829.88 and 478.01 is: 659.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.94 : 829.88 = 478.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.94/829.88 = 478.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.94x = 829.88 × 478.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.94x = 396,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,690.62/601.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.02

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