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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.66, 901.38 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.66, 901.38 and 312.76 is: 468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.66 : 901.38 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.66/901.38 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.66x = 901.38 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.66x = 281,915.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,915.61/601.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.56

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