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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 900.32 and 598.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 900.32 and 598.19 is: 891.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 900.32 = 598.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/900.32 = 598.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 900.32 × 598.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 538,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,554.93/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.26

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