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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.78, 900.63 and 311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.78, 900.63 and 311.34 is: 466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.78 : 900.63 = 311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.78/900.63 = 311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.78x = 900.63 × 311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.78x = 280,402.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,402.14/600.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.73

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