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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 826.44 and 522.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 826.44 and 522.68 is: 719.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 826.44 = 522.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/826.44 = 522.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 826.44 × 522.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 431,963.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,963.66/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.58

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