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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.62, 901.49 and 341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.62, 901.49 and 341.30 is: 511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.62 : 901.49 = 341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.62/901.49 = 341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.62x = 901.49 × 341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.62x = 307,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,672.32/601.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.41

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