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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.47, 900.80 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.47, 900.80 and 189.47 is: 284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.47 : 900.80 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.47/900.80 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.47x = 900.80 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.47x = 170,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,673.63/600.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.23

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