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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.56, 901.86 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.56, 901.86 and 419.16 is: 628.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.56 : 901.86 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.56/901.86 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.56x = 901.86 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.56x = 378,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,023.64/601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.41

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