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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.45, 900.57 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.45, 900.57 and 210.41 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.45 : 900.57 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.45/900.57 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.45x = 900.57 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.45x = 189,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,493.66/600.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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