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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.49, 901.26 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.49, 901.26 and 308.19 is: 462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.49 : 901.26 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.49/901.26 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.49x = 901.26 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.49x = 277,759.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,759.32/600.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.56

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