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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.33, 906.71 and 573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.33, 906.71 and 573.73 is: 855.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.33 : 906.71 = 573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.33/906.71 = 573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.33x = 906.71 × 573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.33x = 520,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,201.59/608.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.14

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