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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 902.26 and 587.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 902.26 and 587.54 is: 883.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 902.26 = 587.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/902.26 = 587.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 902.26 × 587.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 530,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,113.84/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.08

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