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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.90, 908.55 and 571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.90, 908.55 and 571.30 is: 855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.90 : 908.55 = 571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.90/908.55 = 571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.90x = 908.55 × 571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.90x = 519,054.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,054.62/606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.26

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