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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.51, 899.40 and 462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.51, 899.40 and 462.46 is: 692.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.51 : 899.40 = 462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.51/899.40 = 462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.51x = 899.40 × 462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.51x = 415,937.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,937.70/600.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.64

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