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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.45, 901.07 and 292.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.45, 901.07 and 292.51 is: 438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.45 : 901.07 = 292.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.45/901.07 = 292.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.45x = 901.07 × 292.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.45x = 263,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,571.99/600.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.96

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