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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.18, 903.54 and 554.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.18, 903.54 and 554.66 is: 832.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.18 : 903.54 = 554.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.18/903.54 = 554.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.18x = 903.54 × 554.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.18x = 501,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,157.50/602.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.24

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