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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.89, 900.45 and 478.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.89, 900.45 and 478.89 is: 716.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.89 : 900.45 = 478.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.89/900.45 = 478.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.89x = 900.45 × 478.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.89x = 431,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,216.50/601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.44

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