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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.14, 905.70 and 572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.14, 905.70 and 572.36 is: 859.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.14 : 905.70 = 572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.14/905.70 = 572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.14x = 905.70 × 572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.14x = 518,386.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,386.45/603.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.48

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