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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.97, 901.56 and 439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.97, 901.56 and 439.25 is: 657.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.97 : 901.56 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.97/901.56 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.97x = 901.56 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.97x = 396,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,010.23/601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.86

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