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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.46, 901.71 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.46, 901.71 and 216.50 is: 324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.46 : 901.71 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.46/901.71 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.46x = 901.71 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.46x = 195,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,220.22/601.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.58

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