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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.77, 901.74 and 446.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.77, 901.74 and 446.97 is: 669.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.77 : 901.74 = 446.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.77/901.74 = 446.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.77x = 901.74 × 446.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.77x = 403,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,050.73/601.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.78

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