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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 900.48 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600, 900.48 and 343.68 is: 515.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600 : 900.48 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600/900.48 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600x = 900.48 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600x = 309,476.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,476.97/600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.79

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