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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.58, 902.73 and 552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.58, 902.73 and 552.62 is: 829.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.58 : 902.73 = 552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.58/902.73 = 552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.58x = 902.73 × 552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.58x = 498,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,866.65/601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.26

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