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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.92, 901.52 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.92, 901.52 and 292.92 is: 439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.92 : 901.52 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.92/901.52 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.92x = 901.52 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.92x = 264,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,073.24/600.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.45

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