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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.77, 899.21 and 322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.77, 899.21 and 322.73 is: 483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.77 : 899.21 = 322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.77/899.21 = 322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.77x = 899.21 × 322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.77x = 290,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,205.10/600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.06

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