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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.04, 911.79 and 597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.04, 911.79 and 597.56 is: 902.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.04 : 911.79 = 597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.04/911.79 = 597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.04x = 911.79 × 597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.04x = 544,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,844.67/604.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.01

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