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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.72, 914.34 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.72, 914.34 and 570.24 is: 859.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.72 : 914.34 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.72/914.34 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.72x = 914.34 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.72x = 521,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,393.24/606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.36

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