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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.26, 900.51 and 558.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.26, 900.51 and 558.17 is: 833.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.26 : 900.51 = 558.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.26/900.51 = 558.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.26x = 900.51 × 558.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.26x = 502,633.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,633.16/603.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.20

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