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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.88, 900.16 and 394.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.88, 900.16 and 394.82 is: 591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.88 : 900.16 = 394.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.88/900.16 = 394.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.88x = 900.16 × 394.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.88x = 355,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,401.17/600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.47

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