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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 901.48 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 901.48 and 254.45 is: 381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 901.48 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/901.48 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 901.48 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 229,383.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,383.20/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.73

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