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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.07, 900.99 and 384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.07, 900.99 and 384.80 is: 576.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.07 : 900.99 = 384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.07/900.99 = 384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.07x = 900.99 × 384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.07x = 346,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,700.95/601.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.81

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