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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.20, 905.16 and 554.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.20, 905.16 and 554.96 is: 832.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.20 : 905.16 = 554.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.20/905.16 = 554.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.20x = 905.16 × 554.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.20x = 502,327.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,327.59/603.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.77

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