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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.16, 902.04 and 428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.16, 902.04 and 428.32 is: 642.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.16 : 902.04 = 428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.16/902.04 = 428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.16x = 902.04 × 428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.16x = 386,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,361.29/601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.70

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