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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.46, 900.53 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.46, 900.53 and 230.18 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.46 : 900.53 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.46/900.53 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.46x = 900.53 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.46x = 207,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,285.10/600.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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