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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.48, 901.98 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.48, 901.98 and 276.76 is: 415.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.48 : 901.98 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.48/901.98 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.48x = 901.98 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.48x = 249,631.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,631.98/601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.03

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