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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.52, 904.96 and 552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.52, 904.96 and 552.64 is: 828.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.52 : 904.96 = 552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.52/904.96 = 552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.52x = 904.96 × 552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.52x = 500,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,117.09/603.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.67

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