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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.45, 902.70 and 511.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.45, 902.70 and 511.35 is: 768.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.45 : 902.70 = 511.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.45/902.70 = 511.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.45x = 902.70 × 511.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.45x = 461,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,595.65/600.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.75

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