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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.04, 900.36 and 550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.04, 900.36 and 550.28 is: 824.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.04 : 900.36 = 550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.04/900.36 = 550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.04x = 900.36 × 550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.04x = 495,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,445.60/601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.32

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