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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.33, 899.92 and 291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.33, 899.92 and 291.82 is: 437.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.33 : 899.92 = 291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.33/899.92 = 291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.33x = 899.92 × 291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.33x = 262,614.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,614.65/600.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.45

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