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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.40, 900.42 and 311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.40, 900.42 and 311.68 is: 467.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.40 : 900.42 = 311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.40/900.42 = 311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.40x = 900.42 × 311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.40x = 280,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,642.91/600.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.43

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