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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.12, 899.39 and 307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.12, 899.39 and 307.37 is: 460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.12 : 899.39 = 307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.12/899.39 = 307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.12x = 899.39 × 307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.12x = 276,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,445.56/600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.65

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