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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.65, 900.19 and 275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.65, 900.19 and 275.30 is: 412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.65 : 900.19 = 275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.65/900.19 = 275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.65x = 900.19 × 275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.65x = 247,822.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,822.31/600.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.59

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