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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.67, 901.55 and 428.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.67, 901.55 and 428.01 is: 642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.67 : 901.55 = 428.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.67/901.55 = 428.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.67x = 901.55 × 428.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.67x = 385,872.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,872.42/600.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.40

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