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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.88, 901.31 and 424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.88, 901.31 and 424.43 is: 636.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.88 : 901.31 = 424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.88/901.31 = 424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.88x = 901.31 × 424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.88x = 382,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,546.32/600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.65

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