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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 906.26 and 573.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 906.26 and 573.39 is: 860.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 906.26 = 573.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/906.26 = 573.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 906.26 × 573.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 519,637.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,637.55/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.09

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