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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.71, 911.34 and 599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.71, 911.34 and 599.27 is: 903.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.71 : 911.34 = 599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.71/911.34 = 599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.71x = 911.34 × 599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.71x = 546,134.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,134.17/604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.13

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