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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.03, 900.34 and 308.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.03, 900.34 and 308.51 is: 462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.03 : 900.34 = 308.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.03/900.34 = 308.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.03x = 900.34 × 308.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.03x = 277,763.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,763.89/601.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.15

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