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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 901.60 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 901.60 and 293.02 is: 439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 901.60 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/901.60 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 901.60 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 264,186.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,186.83/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.78

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