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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.54, 899.40 and 463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.54, 899.40 and 463.14 is: 693.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.54 : 899.40 = 463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.54/899.40 = 463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.54x = 899.40 × 463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.54x = 416,548.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,548.12/600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.62

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