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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.41, 900.89 and 292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.41, 900.89 and 292.34 is: 437.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.41 : 900.89 = 292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.41/900.89 = 292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.41x = 900.89 × 292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.41x = 263,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,360.22/601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.90

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