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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.52, 914.80 and 570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.52, 914.80 and 570.44 is: 857.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.52 : 914.80 = 570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.52/914.80 = 570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.52x = 914.80 × 570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.52x = 521,838.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,838.51/608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.55

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