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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.67, 901.00 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.67, 901.00 and 417.66 is: 626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.67 : 901.00 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.67/901.00 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.67x = 901.00 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.67x = 376,307.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,307.63/600.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.48

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