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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.75, 900.43 and 271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.75, 900.43 and 271.33 is: 406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 900.43 = 271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/900.43 = 271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 900.43 × 271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 244,317.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,317.33/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.69

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