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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.63, 901.23 and 312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.63, 901.23 and 312.06 is: 468.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.63 : 901.23 = 312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.63/901.23 = 312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.63x = 901.23 × 312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.63x = 281,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,240.04/600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.24

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