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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.28, 904.96 and 550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.28, 904.96 and 550.48 is: 825.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.28 : 904.96 = 550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.28/904.96 = 550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.28x = 904.96 × 550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.28x = 498,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,162.38/603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.76

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