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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.60, 900.90 and 418.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.60, 900.90 and 418.35 is: 627.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.60 : 900.90 = 418.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.60/900.90 = 418.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.60x = 900.90 × 418.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.60x = 376,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,891.52/600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.53

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