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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 900 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 900 and 407.52 is: 610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 900 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/900 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 900 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 366,768
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,768/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.79

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