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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 908.10 and 577.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 908.10 and 577.05 is: 865.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 908.10 = 577.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/908.10 = 577.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 908.10 × 577.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 524,019.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,019.11/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.58

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