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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.59, 901.01 and 558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.59, 901.01 and 558.50 is: 833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.59 : 901.01 = 558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.59/901.01 = 558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.59x = 901.01 × 558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.59x = 503,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,214.09/603.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.70

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