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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 900.90 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 900.90 and 445.68 is: 668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 900.90 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/900.90 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 900.90 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 401,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,513.11/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.95

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