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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.28, 904.70 and 566.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.28, 904.70 and 566.01 is: 847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.28 : 904.70 = 566.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.28/904.70 = 566.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.28x = 904.70 × 566.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.28x = 512,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,070.66/604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.40

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