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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.52, 901.61 and 292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.52, 901.61 and 292.91 is: 439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.52 : 901.61 = 292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.52/901.61 = 292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.52x = 901.61 × 292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.52x = 264,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,089.12/601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.04

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