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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.85, 900.28 and 578.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.85, 900.28 and 578.35 is: 866.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.85 : 900.28 = 578.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.85/900.28 = 578.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.85x = 900.28 × 578.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.85x = 520,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,676.94/600.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.57

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