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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 900.45 and 417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 900.45 and 417.15 is: 625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 900.45 = 417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/900.45 = 417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 900.45 × 417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 375,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,622.72/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.82

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