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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.94, 901.71 and 276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.94, 901.71 and 276.25 is: 414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.94 : 901.71 = 276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.94/901.71 = 276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.94x = 901.71 × 276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.94x = 249,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,097.39/600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.51

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