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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.75, 899.70 and 307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.75, 899.70 and 307.53 is: 460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 899.70 = 307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/899.70 = 307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 899.70 × 307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 276,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,684.74/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.57

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