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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.54, 900.65 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.54, 900.65 and 189.46 is: 284.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.54 : 900.65 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.54/900.65 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.54x = 900.65 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.54x = 170,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,638.75/600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.14

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