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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.60, 901.30 and 503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.60, 901.30 and 503.40 is: 755.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.60 : 901.30 = 503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.60/901.30 = 503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.60x = 901.30 × 503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.60x = 453,714.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,714.42/600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.44

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