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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.64, 902.46 and 313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.64, 902.46 and 313.01 is: 469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.64 : 902.46 = 313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.64/902.46 = 313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.64x = 902.46 × 313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.64x = 282,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,479.00/601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.52

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