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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.69, 900.24 and 292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.69, 900.24 and 292.12 is: 437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.69 : 900.24 = 292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.69/900.24 = 292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.69x = 900.24 × 292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.69x = 262,978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,978.11/600.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.79

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