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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.90, 911.70 and 582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.90, 911.70 and 582.30 is: 874.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.90 : 911.70 = 582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.90/911.70 = 582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.90x = 911.70 × 582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.90x = 530,882.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,882.91/606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.75

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