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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.94, 925.41 and 601.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.94, 925.41 and 601.45 is: 902.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.94 : 925.41 = 601.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.94/925.41 = 601.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.94x = 925.41 × 601.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.94x = 556,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,587.84/616.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.18

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