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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 900.48 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 900.48 and 292.16 is: 438.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 900.48 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/900.48 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 900.48 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 263,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,084.24/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.12

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