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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.52, 901.63 and 292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.52, 901.63 and 292.69 is: 438.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.52 : 901.63 = 292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.52/901.63 = 292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.52x = 901.63 × 292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.52x = 263,898.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,898.08/601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.72

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