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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.89, 901.74 and 210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.89, 901.74 and 210.89 is: 316.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.89 : 901.74 = 210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.89/901.74 = 210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.89x = 901.74 × 210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.89x = 190,166.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,166.89/600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.48

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