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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.39, 900.86 and 311.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.39, 900.86 and 311.67 is: 467.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.39 : 900.86 = 311.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.39/900.86 = 311.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.39x = 900.86 × 311.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.39x = 280,769.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,769.48/600.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.65

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