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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 900.12 and 470.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 900.12 and 470.11 is: 704.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 900.12 = 470.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/900.12 = 470.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 900.12 × 470.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 423,151.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,151.40/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.05

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