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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 904.68 and 584.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 904.68 and 584.82 is: 875.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 904.68 = 584.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/904.68 = 584.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 904.68 × 584.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 529,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,074.96/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.58

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