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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 832.28 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 832.28 and 569.16 is: 789.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 832.28 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/832.28 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 832.28 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 473,697.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,697.64/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.10

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