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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.28, 899.62 and 292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.28, 899.62 and 292.25 is: 437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.28 : 899.62 = 292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.28/899.62 = 292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.28x = 899.62 × 292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.28x = 262,913.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,913.95/600.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.99

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