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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.91, 902.24 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.91, 902.24 and 293.34 is: 439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.91 : 902.24 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.91/902.24 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.91x = 902.24 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.91x = 264,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,663.56/601.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.71

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