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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.06, 901.80 and 408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.06, 901.80 and 408.90 is: 614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.06 : 901.80 = 408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.06/901.80 = 408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.06x = 901.80 × 408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.06x = 368,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,746.02/600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.52

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