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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.19, 898.65 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.19, 898.65 and 311.02 is: 465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.19 : 898.65 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.19/898.65 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.19x = 898.65 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.19x = 279,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,498.12/600.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.68

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