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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.17, 900.69 and 418.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.17, 900.69 and 418.22 is: 626.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.17 : 900.69 = 418.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.17/900.69 = 418.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.17x = 900.69 × 418.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.17x = 376,682.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,682.07/601.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.58

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