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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.28, 900.72 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.28, 900.72 and 407.52 is: 611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.28 : 900.72 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.28/900.72 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.28x = 900.72 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.28x = 367,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,061.41/600.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.48

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