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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.12, 902.12 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.12, 902.12 and 418.80 is: 629.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.12 : 902.12 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.12/902.12 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.12x = 902.12 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.12x = 377,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,807.86/600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.55

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