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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.95, 831.38 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.95, 831.38 and 405.12 is: 559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.95 : 831.38 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.95/831.38 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.95x = 831.38 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.95x = 336,810.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,810.74/601.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.53

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