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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.58, 901.33 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.58, 901.33 and 405.12 is: 607.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.58 : 901.33 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.58/901.33 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.58x = 901.33 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.58x = 365,144.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,144.11/600.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.98

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