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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.60, 900.90 and 426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.60, 900.90 and 426.90 is: 640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.60 : 900.90 = 426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.60/900.90 = 426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.60x = 900.90 × 426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.60x = 384,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,594.21/600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.35

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