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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.89, 900.79 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.89, 900.79 and 276.08 is: 413.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.89 : 900.79 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.89/900.79 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.89x = 900.79 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.89x = 248,684.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,684.91/600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.86

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