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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.20, 900.13 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.20, 900.13 and 308.07 is: 461.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.20 : 900.13 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.20/900.13 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.20x = 900.13 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.20x = 277,303.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,303.05/601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.25

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