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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.40, 900.30 and 565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.40, 900.30 and 565.80 is: 847.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.40 : 900.30 = 565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.40/900.30 = 565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.40x = 900.30 × 565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.40x = 509,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,389.74/601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.01

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