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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.53, 900.96 and 592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.53, 900.96 and 592.38 is: 882.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.53 : 900.96 = 592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.53/900.96 = 592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.53x = 900.96 × 592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.53x = 533,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,710.68/604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.85

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