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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.06, 908.24 and 583.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.06, 908.24 and 583.63 is: 880.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.06 : 908.24 = 583.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.06/908.24 = 583.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.06x = 908.24 × 583.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.06x = 530,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,070.92/602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.44

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