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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.62, 902.63 and 293.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.62, 902.63 and 293.41 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.62 : 902.63 = 293.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.62/902.63 = 293.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.62x = 902.63 × 293.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.62x = 264,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,840.67/601.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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