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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.04, 899.02 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.04, 899.02 and 291.48 is: 436.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.04 : 899.02 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.04/899.02 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.04x = 899.02 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.04x = 262,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,046.35/600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.71

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