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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.04, 900.42 and 558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.04, 900.42 and 558.28 is: 834.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.04 : 900.42 = 558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.04/900.42 = 558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.04x = 900.42 × 558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.04x = 502,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,686.48/602.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.97

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