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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.68, 901.44 and 438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.68, 901.44 and 438.76 is: 658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.68 : 901.44 = 438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.68/901.44 = 438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.68x = 901.44 × 438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.68x = 395,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,515.81/600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.45

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