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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.48, 901.50 and 408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.48, 901.50 and 408.52 is: 612.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.48 : 901.50 = 408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.48/901.50 = 408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.48x = 901.50 × 408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.48x = 368,280.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,280.78/601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.29

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