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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 898.65 and 528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 898.65 and 528.30 is: 790.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 898.65 = 528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/898.65 = 528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 898.65 × 528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 474,756.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,756.80/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.87

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