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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 909 and 587.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 909 and 587.10 is: 882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 909 = 587.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/909 = 587.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 909 × 587.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 533,673.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,673.90/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.22

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