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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.14, 906.10 and 578.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.14, 906.10 and 578.54 is: 869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.14 : 906.10 = 578.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.14/906.10 = 578.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.14x = 906.10 × 578.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.14x = 524,215.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,215.91/603.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.15

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