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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.80, 904.96 and 575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.80, 904.96 and 575.12 is: 863.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.80 : 904.96 = 575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.80/904.96 = 575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.80x = 904.96 × 575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.80x = 520,460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,460.60/602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.41

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