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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.99, 901.47 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.99, 901.47 and 276.35 is: 414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.99 : 901.47 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.99/901.47 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.99x = 901.47 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.99x = 249,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,121.23/600.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.52

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