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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.15, 899.67 and 538.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.15, 899.67 and 538.65 is: 807.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.15 : 899.67 = 538.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.15/899.67 = 538.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.15x = 899.67 × 538.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.15x = 484,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,607.25/600.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.48

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