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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.70, 903.45 and 419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.70, 903.45 and 419.90 is: 630.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.70 : 903.45 = 419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.70/903.45 = 419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.70x = 903.45 × 419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.70x = 379,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,358.66/601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.48

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