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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.12, 901.73 and 308.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.12, 901.73 and 308.51 is: 462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.12 : 901.73 = 308.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.12/901.73 = 308.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.12x = 901.73 × 308.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.12x = 278,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,192.37/601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.79

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