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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.18, 900.27 and 438.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.18, 900.27 and 438.18 is: 657.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.18 : 900.27 = 438.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.18/900.27 = 438.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.18x = 900.27 × 438.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.18x = 394,480.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,480.31/600.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.27

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