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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.74, 900.95 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.74, 900.95 and 210.80 is: 316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.74 : 900.95 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.74/900.95 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.74x = 900.95 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.74x = 189,922.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,922.05/600.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.15

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