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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.59, 902.50 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.59, 902.50 and 293.45 is: 440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.59 : 902.50 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.59/902.50 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.59x = 902.50 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.59x = 264,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,836.72/601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.23

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