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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.47, 899.70 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.47, 899.70 and 210.26 is: 315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.47 : 899.70 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.47/899.70 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.47x = 899.70 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.47x = 189,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,166.42/600.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.03

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