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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.09, 901.71 and 276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.09, 901.71 and 276.42 is: 414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.09 : 901.71 = 276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.09/901.71 = 276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.09x = 901.71 × 276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.09x = 249,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,250.68/601.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.66

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