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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.09, 905.04 and 562.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.09, 905.04 and 562.59 is: 844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.09 : 905.04 = 562.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.09/905.04 = 562.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.09x = 905.04 × 562.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.09x = 509,166.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,166.45/603.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.26

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