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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.10, 901.31 and 418.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.10, 901.31 and 418.58 is: 627.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.10 : 901.31 = 418.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.10/901.31 = 418.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.10x = 901.31 × 418.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.10x = 377,273.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,273.64/601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.64

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