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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.46, 901.17 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.46, 901.17 and 235.54 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.46 : 901.17 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.46/901.17 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.46x = 901.17 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.46x = 212,261.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,261.58/600.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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