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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.30, 906.45 and 596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.30, 906.45 and 596.20 is: 894.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.30 : 906.45 = 596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.30/906.45 = 596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.30x = 906.45 × 596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.30x = 540,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,425.49/604.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.30

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