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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.69, 902.07 and 293.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.69, 902.07 and 293.30 is: 439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.69 : 902.07 = 293.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.69/902.07 = 293.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.69x = 902.07 × 293.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.69x = 264,577.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,577.13/601.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.72

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