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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 901.12 and 275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 901.12 and 275.92 is: 414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 901.12 = 275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/901.12 = 275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 901.12 × 275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 248,637.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,637.03/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.06

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