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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.39, 895.50 and 566.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.39, 895.50 and 566.73 is: 845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.39 : 895.50 = 566.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.39/895.50 = 566.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.39x = 895.50 × 566.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.39x = 507,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,506.72/600.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.30

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