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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.49, 901.89 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.49, 901.89 and 276.57 is: 414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.49 : 901.89 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.49/901.89 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.49x = 901.89 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.49x = 249,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,435.72/601.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.70

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