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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.60, 899.64 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.60, 899.64 and 311.16 is: 466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.60 : 899.64 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.60/899.64 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.60x = 899.64 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.60x = 279,931.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,931.98/600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.09

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