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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.41, 901.98 and 276.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.41, 901.98 and 276.47 is: 414.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.41 : 901.98 = 276.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.41/901.98 = 276.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.41x = 901.98 × 276.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.41x = 249,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,368.85/601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.64

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