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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.91, 902.32 and 312.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.91, 902.32 and 312.47 is: 468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.91 : 902.32 = 312.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.91/902.32 = 312.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.91x = 902.32 × 312.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.91x = 281,942.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,942.64/601.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.42

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