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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.47, 901.04 and 395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.47, 901.04 and 395.42 is: 592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.47 : 901.04 = 395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.47/901.04 = 395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.47x = 901.04 × 395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.47x = 356,284.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,284.73/601.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.36

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