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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.42, 900.63 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.42, 900.63 and 189.58 is: 284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.42 : 900.63 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.42/900.63 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.42x = 900.63 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.42x = 170,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,741.44/600.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.37

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