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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.71, 900.95 and 205.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.71, 900.95 and 205.41 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.71 : 900.95 = 205.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.71/900.95 = 205.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.71x = 900.95 × 205.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.71x = 185,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,059.73/600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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