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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.28, 901.26 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.28, 901.26 and 292.44 is: 438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.28 : 901.26 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.28/901.26 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.28x = 901.26 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.28x = 263,564.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,564.47/601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.34

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