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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.67, 901.14 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.67, 901.14 and 419.20 is: 627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.67 : 901.14 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.67/901.14 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.67x = 901.14 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.67x = 377,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,757.89/601.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.85

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