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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.31, 901.45 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.31, 901.45 and 308.80 is: 462.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.31 : 901.45 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.31/901.45 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.31x = 901.45 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.31x = 278,368.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,368.87/601.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.94

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