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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.43, 900.48 and 380.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.43, 900.48 and 380.73 is: 570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.43 : 900.48 = 380.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.43/900.48 = 380.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.43x = 900.48 × 380.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.43x = 342,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,837.85/600.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.99

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