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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.24, 902.34 and 439.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.24, 902.34 and 439.06 is: 658.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.24 : 902.34 = 439.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.24/902.34 = 439.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.24x = 902.34 × 439.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.24x = 396,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,181.40/601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.94

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