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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 901.36 and 312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 901.36 and 312.40 is: 468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 901.36 = 312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/901.36 = 312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 901.36 × 312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 281,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,584.86/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.75

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