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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 901 and 503.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 901 and 503.70 is: 754.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 901 = 503.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/901 = 503.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 901 × 503.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 453,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,833.70/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.58

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