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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.65, 902.33 and 577.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.65, 902.33 and 577.70 is: 867.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.65 : 902.33 = 577.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.65/902.33 = 577.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.65x = 902.33 × 577.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.65x = 521,273.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,273.15/600.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.85

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