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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.26, 900.99 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.26, 900.99 and 418.56 is: 627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.26 : 900.99 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.26/900.99 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.26x = 900.99 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.26x = 377,118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,118.37/601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.21

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