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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.96, 905.12 and 573.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.96, 905.12 and 573.62 is: 855.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.96 : 905.12 = 573.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.96/905.12 = 573.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.96x = 905.12 × 573.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.96x = 519,187.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,187.54/606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.39

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