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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.11, 898.24 and 321.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.11, 898.24 and 321.77 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.11 : 898.24 = 321.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.11/898.24 = 321.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.11x = 898.24 × 321.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.11x = 289,026.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,026.68/600.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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