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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.11, 900.44 and 311.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.11, 900.44 and 311.94 is: 467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.11 : 900.44 = 311.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.11/900.44 = 311.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.11x = 900.44 × 311.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.11x = 280,883.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,883.25/601.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.27

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