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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 900.45 and 504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 900.45 and 504.30 is: 756.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 900.45 = 504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/900.45 = 504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 900.45 × 504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 454,096.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,096.94/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.45

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