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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.10, 898.71 and 407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.10, 898.71 and 407.14 is: 609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.10 : 898.71 = 407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.10/898.71 = 407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.10x = 898.71 × 407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.10x = 365,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,900.79/600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.73

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