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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.08, 901.20 and 418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.08, 901.20 and 418.84 is: 627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.08 : 901.20 = 418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.08/901.20 = 418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.08x = 901.20 × 418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.08x = 377,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,458.61/601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.97

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