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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.58, 897.28 and 583.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.58, 897.28 and 583.36 is: 870.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.58 : 897.28 = 583.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.58/897.28 = 583.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.58x = 897.28 × 583.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.58x = 523,437.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,437.26/601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.10

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