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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 900.60 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 900.60 and 215.64 is: 323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 900.60 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/900.60 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 900.60 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 194,205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,205.38/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.42

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