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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.97, 901.14 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.97, 901.14 and 276.06 is: 413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.97 : 901.14 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.97/901.14 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.97x = 901.14 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.97x = 248,768.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,768.71/600.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.95

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