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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.59, 900.95 and 417.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.59, 900.95 and 417.53 is: 626.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.59 : 900.95 = 417.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.59/900.95 = 417.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.59x = 900.95 × 417.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.59x = 376,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,167.06/600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.33

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