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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.49, 900.39 and 291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.49, 900.39 and 291.95 is: 437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.49 : 900.39 = 291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.49/900.39 = 291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.49x = 900.39 × 291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.49x = 262,873.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,873.07/600.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.77

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