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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.89, 901.44 and 276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.89, 901.44 and 276.29 is: 414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.89 : 901.44 = 276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.89/901.44 = 276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.89x = 901.44 × 276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.89x = 249,058.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,058.86/600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.48

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