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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.54, 898.10 and 558.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.54, 898.10 and 558.15 is: 831.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.54 : 898.10 = 558.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.54/898.10 = 558.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.54x = 898.10 × 558.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.54x = 501,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,279.28/602.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.95

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