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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.28, 900.14 and 307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.28, 900.14 and 307.94 is: 461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.28 : 900.14 = 307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.28/900.14 = 307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.28x = 900.14 × 307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.28x = 277,183.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,183.07/600.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.76

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