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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.25, 899.74 and 311.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.25, 899.74 and 311.29 is: 466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.25 : 899.74 = 311.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.25/899.74 = 311.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.25x = 899.74 × 311.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.25x = 280,078.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,078.51/600.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.60

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