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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.10, 901.23 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.10, 901.23 and 311.74 is: 468.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.10 : 901.23 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.10/901.23 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.10x = 901.23 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.10x = 280,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,949.44/600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.17

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