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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 899.51 and 502.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 899.51 and 502.70 is: 753.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 899.51 = 502.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/899.51 = 502.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 899.51 × 502.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 452,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,176.67/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.08

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