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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.12, 897.12 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.12, 897.12 and 444.60 is: 664.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.12 : 897.12 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.12/897.12 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.12x = 897.12 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.12x = 398,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,859.55/600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.63

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