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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.53, 900.79 and 189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.53, 900.79 and 189.67 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.53 : 900.79 = 189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.53/900.79 = 189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.53x = 900.79 × 189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.53x = 170,852.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,852.84/600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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