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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.87, 900.59 and 464.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.87, 900.59 and 464.43 is: 696.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.87 : 900.59 = 464.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.87/900.59 = 464.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.87x = 900.59 × 464.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.87x = 418,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,258.69/600.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.09

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