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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.01, 900.87 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.01, 900.87 and 293.07 is: 439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.01 : 900.87 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.01/900.87 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.01x = 900.87 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.01x = 264,017.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,017.97/601.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.29

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