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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.04, 901.82 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.04, 901.82 and 254.63 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.04 : 901.82 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.04/901.82 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.04x = 901.82 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.04x = 229,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,626.55/601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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