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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.31, 900.47 and 210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.31, 900.47 and 210.30 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.31 : 900.47 = 210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.31/900.47 = 210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.31x = 900.47 × 210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.31x = 189,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,364.86/600.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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