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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.53, 902.25 and 293.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.53, 902.25 and 293.19 is: 439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.53 : 902.25 = 293.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.53/902.25 = 293.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.53x = 902.25 × 293.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.53x = 264,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,530.68/601.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.76

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