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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.59, 901.43 and 446.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.59, 901.43 and 446.15 is: 669.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.59 : 901.43 = 446.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.59/901.43 = 446.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.59x = 901.43 × 446.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.59x = 402,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,170.76/600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.63

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