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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.63, 900.45 and 595.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.63, 900.45 and 595.71 is: 888.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.63 : 900.45 = 595.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.63/900.45 = 595.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.63x = 900.45 × 595.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.63x = 536,407.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,407.07/603.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.64

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