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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.85, 900.11 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.85, 900.11 and 394.80 is: 591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.85 : 900.11 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.85/900.11 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.85x = 900.11 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.85x = 355,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,359.70/600.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.43

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