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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.10, 899.30 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.10, 899.30 and 446.60 is: 669.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.10 : 899.30 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.10/899.30 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.10x = 899.30 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.10x = 401,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,627.38/600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.27

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