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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.63, 901.53 and 293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.63, 901.53 and 293.42 is: 439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.63 : 901.53 = 293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.63/901.53 = 293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.63x = 901.53 × 293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.63x = 264,529.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,529.19/601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.69

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