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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 907.72 and 565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 907.72 and 565.20 is: 849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 907.72 = 565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/907.72 = 565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 907.72 × 565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 513,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,043.34/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.30

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