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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.53, 896.90 and 590.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.53, 896.90 and 590.59 is: 880.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.53 : 896.90 = 590.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.53/896.90 = 590.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.53x = 896.90 × 590.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.53x = 529,700.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,700.17/601.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.59

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