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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.64, 908.42 and 567.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.64, 908.42 and 567.41 is: 855.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.64 : 908.42 = 567.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.64/908.42 = 567.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.64x = 908.42 × 567.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.64x = 515,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,439.21/602.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.30

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