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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.28, 899.02 and 462.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.28, 899.02 and 462.23 is: 692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.28 : 899.02 = 462.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.28/899.02 = 462.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.28x = 899.02 × 462.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.28x = 415,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,554.01/600.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.27

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