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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.11, 900.32 and 470.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.11, 900.32 and 470.97 is: 705.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.11 : 900.32 = 470.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.11/900.32 = 470.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.11x = 900.32 × 470.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.11x = 424,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,021.36/601.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.40

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