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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.84, 908.78 and 580.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.84, 908.78 and 580.54 is: 872.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.84 : 908.78 = 580.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.84/908.78 = 580.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.84x = 908.78 × 580.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.84x = 527,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,583.14/604.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.27

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