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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 901.31 and 586.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 901.31 and 586.04 is: 874.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 901.31 = 586.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/901.31 = 586.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 901.31 × 586.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 528,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,196.28/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.12

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