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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.67, 899.64 and 418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.67, 899.64 and 418.20 is: 626.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.67 : 899.64 = 418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.67/899.64 = 418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.67x = 899.64 × 418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.67x = 376,229.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,229.45/600.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.35

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