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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.70, 905.58 and 590.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.70, 905.58 and 590.12 is: 883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.70 : 905.58 = 590.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.70/905.58 = 590.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.70x = 905.58 × 590.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.70x = 534,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,400.87/604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.75

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