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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.86, 900.07 and 311.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.86, 900.07 and 311.69 is: 466.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.86 : 900.07 = 311.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.86/900.07 = 311.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.86x = 900.07 × 311.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.86x = 280,542.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,542.82/600.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.90

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