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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.02, 906.96 and 595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.02, 906.96 and 595.38 is: 893.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.02 : 906.96 = 595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.02/906.96 = 595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.02x = 906.96 × 595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.02x = 539,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,985.84/604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.99

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