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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.24, 905.14 and 576.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.24, 905.14 and 576.46 is: 859.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.24 : 905.14 = 576.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.24/905.14 = 576.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.24x = 905.14 × 576.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.24x = 521,777.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,777.00/607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.26

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