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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.50, 900.54 and 415.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.50, 900.54 and 415.99 is: 622.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.50 : 900.54 = 415.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.50/900.54 = 415.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.50x = 900.54 × 415.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.50x = 374,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,612.86/601.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.80

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