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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.41, 901.41 and 288.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.41, 901.41 and 288.87 is: 432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.41 : 901.41 = 288.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.41/901.41 = 288.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.41x = 901.41 × 288.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.41x = 260,390.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,390.31/601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.97

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