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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.19, 901.32 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.19, 901.32 and 292.80 is: 438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.19 : 901.32 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.19/901.32 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.19x = 901.32 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.19x = 263,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,906.50/601.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.97

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