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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.51, 833.11 and 578.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.51, 833.11 and 578.64 is: 802.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.51 : 833.11 = 578.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.51/833.11 = 578.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.51x = 833.11 × 578.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.51x = 482,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,074.08/600.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.77

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