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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.86, 900.72 and 436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.86, 900.72 and 436.80 is: 653.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.86 : 900.72 = 436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.86/900.72 = 436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.86x = 900.72 × 436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.86x = 393,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,434.50/601.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.70

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