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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.40, 902.52 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.40, 902.52 and 574.80 is: 864.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.40 : 902.52 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.40/902.52 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.40x = 902.52 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.40x = 518,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,768.50/600.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.04

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