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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.12, 900.88 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.12, 900.88 and 445.80 is: 668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.12 : 900.88 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.12/900.88 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.12x = 900.88 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.12x = 401,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,612.30/601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.11

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