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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.89, 902.88 and 313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.89, 902.88 and 313.38 is: 470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.89 : 902.88 = 313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.89/902.88 = 313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.89x = 902.88 × 313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.89x = 282,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,944.53/601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.09

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