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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.90, 908.70 and 580.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.90, 908.70 and 580.30 is: 871.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.90 : 908.70 = 580.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.90/908.70 = 580.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.90x = 908.70 × 580.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.90x = 527,318.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,318.61/604.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.75

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