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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.14, 901.02 and 591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.14, 901.02 and 591.96 is: 882.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.14 : 901.02 = 591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.14/901.02 = 591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.14x = 901.02 × 591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.14x = 533,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,367.80/604.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.85

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