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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.65, 901.82 and 293.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.65, 901.82 and 293.15 is: 439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.65 : 901.82 = 293.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.65/901.82 = 293.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.65x = 901.82 × 293.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.65x = 264,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,371.52/601.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.41

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