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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.45, 900.17 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.45, 900.17 and 254.06 is: 380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.45 : 900.17 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.45/900.17 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.45x = 900.17 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.45x = 228,692.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,692.69/600.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.87

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