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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.66, 901.59 and 405.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.66, 901.59 and 405.04 is: 607.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.66 : 901.59 = 405.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.66/901.59 = 405.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.66x = 901.59 × 405.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.66x = 365,180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,180.01/600.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.96

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