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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.20, 900.97 and 464.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.20, 900.97 and 464.87 is: 697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.20 : 900.97 = 464.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.20/900.97 = 464.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.20x = 900.97 × 464.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.20x = 418,835.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,835.01/600.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.83

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