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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.67, 899.79 and 311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.67, 899.79 and 311.50 is: 466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.67 : 899.79 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.67/899.79 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.67x = 899.79 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.67x = 280,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,284.59/600.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.62

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