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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.64, 918.42 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.64, 918.42 and 570.36 is: 856.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.64 : 918.42 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.64/918.42 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.64x = 918.42 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.64x = 523,830.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,830.03/611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.44

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