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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.28, 900.96 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.28, 900.96 and 292.64 is: 438.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.28 : 900.96 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.28/900.96 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.28x = 900.96 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.28x = 263,656.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,656.93/601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.49

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