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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.67, 913.10 and 571.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.67, 913.10 and 571.59 is: 857.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.67 : 913.10 = 571.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.67/913.10 = 571.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.67x = 913.10 × 571.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.67x = 521,915.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,915.97/608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.47

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