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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.60, 900.87 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.60, 900.87 and 210.48 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.60 : 900.87 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.60/900.87 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.60x = 900.87 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.60x = 189,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,615.12/600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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