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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.36, 908.52 and 583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.36, 908.52 and 583.59 is: 874.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.36 : 908.52 = 583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.36/908.52 = 583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.36x = 908.52 × 583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.36x = 530,203.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,203.19/606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.40

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