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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 898.63 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 898.63 and 307.08 is: 459.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 898.63 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/898.63 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 898.63 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 275,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,951.30/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.76

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