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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.63, 900.60 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.63, 900.60 and 275.82 is: 413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.63 : 900.60 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.63/900.60 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.63x = 900.60 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.63x = 248,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,403.49/600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.57

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