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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.30, 908.26 and 591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.30, 908.26 and 591.54 is: 889.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.30 : 908.26 = 591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.30/908.26 = 591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.30x = 908.26 × 591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.30x = 537,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,272.12/604.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.08

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