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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.77, 900.62 and 215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.77, 900.62 and 215.93 is: 323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.77 : 900.62 = 215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.77/900.62 = 215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.77x = 900.62 × 215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.77x = 194,469.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,469.80/600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.70

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