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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.97, 902.07 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.97, 902.07 and 293.49 is: 439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.97 : 902.07 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.97/902.07 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.97x = 902.07 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.97x = 264,748.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,748.52/601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.81

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