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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 899.47 and 234.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600, 899.47 and 234.71 is: 351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600 : 899.47 = 234.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600/899.47 = 234.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600x = 899.47 × 234.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600x = 211,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,109.52/600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.85

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