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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.18, 903.60 and 439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.18, 903.60 and 439.59 is: 660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.18 : 903.60 = 439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.18/903.60 = 439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.18x = 903.60 × 439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.18x = 397,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,213.52/601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.72

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