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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 901.13 and 275.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 901.13 and 275.81 is: 413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 901.13 = 275.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/901.13 = 275.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 901.13 × 275.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 248,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,534.78/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.80

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