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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.28, 898.80 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.28, 898.80 and 407.52 is: 610.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.28 : 898.80 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.28/898.80 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.28x = 898.80 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.28x = 366,278.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,278.98/600.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.18

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