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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.97, 902.02 and 594.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.97, 902.02 and 594.03 is: 885.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.97 : 902.02 = 594.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.97/902.02 = 594.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.97x = 902.02 × 594.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.97x = 535,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,826.94/604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.71

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