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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.80, 908.70 and 593.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.80, 908.70 and 593.65 is: 890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.80 : 908.70 = 593.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.80/908.70 = 593.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.80x = 908.70 × 593.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.80x = 539,449.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,449.76/605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.48

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