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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.53, 899.17 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.53, 899.17 and 311.36 is: 466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.53 : 899.17 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.53/899.17 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.53x = 899.17 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.53x = 279,965.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,965.57/600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.20

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