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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.80, 902.70 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.80, 902.70 and 438.60 is: 657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.80 : 902.70 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.80/902.70 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.80x = 902.70 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.80x = 395,924.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,924.22/601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.90

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