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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.27, 900.99 and 446.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.27, 900.99 and 446.47 is: 669.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.27 : 900.99 = 446.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.27/900.99 = 446.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.27x = 900.99 × 446.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.27x = 402,265.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,265.01/601.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.03

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