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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.54, 900.45 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.54, 900.45 and 230.37 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.54 : 900.45 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.54/900.45 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.54x = 900.45 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.54x = 207,436.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,436.67/600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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