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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 904.41 and 566.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 904.41 and 566.58 is: 853.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 904.41 = 566.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/904.41 = 566.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 904.41 × 566.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 512,420.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,420.62/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.93

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