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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.05, 901.96 and 569.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.05, 901.96 and 569.82 is: 850.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.05 : 901.96 = 569.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.05/901.96 = 569.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.05x = 901.96 × 569.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.05x = 513,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,958.53/604.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.86

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