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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 901.06 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 901.06 and 312.08 is: 468.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 901.06 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/901.06 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 901.06 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 281,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,202.80/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.33

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