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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.89, 901.77 and 418.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.89, 901.77 and 418.93 is: 627.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.89 : 901.77 = 418.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.89/901.77 = 418.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.89x = 901.77 × 418.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.89x = 377,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,774.68/601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.65

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