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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.62, 901.64 and 292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.62, 901.64 and 292.87 is: 438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.62 : 901.64 = 292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.62/901.64 = 292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.62x = 901.64 × 292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.62x = 264,063.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,063.31/601.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.92

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