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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.26, 904.29 and 588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.26, 904.29 and 588.04 is: 877.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.26 : 904.29 = 588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.26/904.29 = 588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.26x = 904.29 × 588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.26x = 531,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,758.69/606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.11

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