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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.11, 900.25 and 479.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.11, 900.25 and 479.48 is: 718.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.11 : 900.25 = 479.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.11/900.25 = 479.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.11x = 900.25 × 479.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.11x = 431,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,646.17/601.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.08

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