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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.67, 905.64 and 591.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.67, 905.64 and 591.01 is: 885.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.67 : 905.64 = 591.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.67/905.64 = 591.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.67x = 905.64 × 591.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.67x = 535,234.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,234.81/604.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.16

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