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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.69, 900.81 and 396.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.69, 900.81 and 396.33 is: 594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.69 : 900.81 = 396.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.69/900.81 = 396.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.69x = 900.81 × 396.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.69x = 357,018.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,018.03/600.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.35

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