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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.30, 903.76 and 588.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.30, 903.76 and 588.54 is: 884.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.30 : 903.76 = 588.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.30/903.76 = 588.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.30x = 903.76 × 588.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.30x = 531,898.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,898.91/601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.58

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