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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.97, 900.29 and 394.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.97, 900.29 and 394.91 is: 591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.97 : 900.29 = 394.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.97/900.29 = 394.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.97x = 900.29 × 394.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.97x = 355,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,537.34/600.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.60

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