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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 901.44 and 409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 901.44 and 409.92 is: 615.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 901.44 = 409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/901.44 = 409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 901.44 × 409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 369,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,518.28/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.13

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