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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.41, 897.44 and 521.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.41, 897.44 and 521.70 is: 779.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.41 : 897.44 = 521.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.41/897.44 = 521.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.41x = 897.44 × 521.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.41x = 468,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,194.45/600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.79

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