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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.71, 901.44 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.71, 901.44 and 292.68 is: 439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.71 : 901.44 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.71/901.44 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.71x = 901.44 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.71x = 263,833.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,833.46/600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.21

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