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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.18, 902.49 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.18, 902.49 and 570.24 is: 853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.18 : 902.49 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.18/902.49 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.18x = 902.49 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.18x = 514,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,635.90/603.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.20

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