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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.25, 901.23 and 312.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.25, 901.23 and 312.29 is: 468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.25 : 901.23 = 312.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.25/901.23 = 312.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.25x = 901.23 × 312.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.25x = 281,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,445.12/601.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.10

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