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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.39, 900.63 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.39, 900.63 and 308.16 is: 462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.39 : 900.63 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.39/900.63 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.39x = 900.63 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.39x = 277,538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,538.14/600.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.26

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