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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.33, 913.24 and 577.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.33, 913.24 and 577.17 is: 869.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.33 : 913.24 = 577.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.33/913.24 = 577.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.33x = 913.24 × 577.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.33x = 527,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,087.28/606.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.31

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