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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 903.29 and 592.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 903.29 and 592.65 is: 884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 903.29 = 592.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/903.29 = 592.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 903.29 × 592.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 535,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,331.86/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.94

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