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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.92, 901.45 and 384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.92, 901.45 and 384.84 is: 576.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.92 : 901.45 = 384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.92/901.45 = 384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.92x = 901.45 × 384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.92x = 346,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,914.02/601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.35

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