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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 899.87 and 340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 899.87 and 340.34 is: 510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 899.87 = 340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/899.87 = 340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 899.87 × 340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 306,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,255.55/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.06

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