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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.12, 908.40 and 576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.12, 908.40 and 576.72 is: 860.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.12 : 908.40 = 576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.12/908.40 = 576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.12x = 908.40 × 576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.12x = 523,892.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,892.45/609.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.08

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