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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 899.10 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 899.10 and 463.32 is: 693.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 899.10 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/899.10 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 899.10 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 416,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,571.01/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.57

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