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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.97, 912.02 and 590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.97, 912.02 and 590.04 is: 886.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.97 : 912.02 = 590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.97/912.02 = 590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.97x = 912.02 × 590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.97x = 538,128.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,128.28/606.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.58

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