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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.12, 899.70 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.12, 899.70 and 311.64 is: 467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.12 : 899.70 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.12/899.70 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.12x = 899.70 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.12x = 280,382.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,382.51/600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.21

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