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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.24, 906.06 and 575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.24, 906.06 and 575.60 is: 863.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.24 : 906.06 = 575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.24/906.06 = 575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.24x = 906.06 × 575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.24x = 521,528.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,528.14/604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.11

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