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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 901.53 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 901.53 and 374.46 is: 561.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 901.53 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/901.53 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 901.53 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 337,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,586.92/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.69

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