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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.17, 906.38 and 591.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.17, 906.38 and 591.51 is: 885.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.17 : 906.38 = 591.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.17/906.38 = 591.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.17x = 906.38 × 591.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.17x = 536,132.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,132.83/605.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.92

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