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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.69, 901.19 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.69, 901.19 and 276.28 is: 414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.69 : 901.19 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.69/901.19 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.69x = 901.19 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.69x = 248,980.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,980.77/600.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.49

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