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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.84, 901.66 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.84, 901.66 and 276.28 is: 414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.84 : 901.66 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.84/901.66 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.84x = 901.66 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.84x = 249,110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,110.62/600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.60

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