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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.26, 908.85 and 573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.26, 908.85 and 573 is: 853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.26 : 908.85 = 573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.26/908.85 = 573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.26x = 908.85 × 573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.26x = 520,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,771.05/610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.36

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