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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.77, 906.30 and 571.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.77, 906.30 and 571.92 is: 857.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.77 : 906.30 = 571.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.77/906.30 = 571.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.77x = 906.30 × 571.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.77x = 518,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,331.10/604.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.07

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