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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.71, 902.36 and 308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.71, 902.36 and 308.90 is: 463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.71 : 902.36 = 308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.71/902.36 = 308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.71x = 902.36 × 308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.71x = 278,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,732.95/601.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.23

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