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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.95, 908.98 and 573.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.95, 908.98 and 573.14 is: 859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.95 : 908.98 = 573.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.95/908.98 = 573.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.95x = 908.98 × 573.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.95x = 520,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,973.64/605.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.77

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