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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.67, 899.94 and 417.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.67, 899.94 and 417.71 is: 625.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.67 : 899.94 = 417.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.67/899.94 = 417.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.67x = 899.94 × 417.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.67x = 375,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,916.19/600.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.83

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