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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.70, 905.55 and 565.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.70, 905.55 and 565.30 is: 847.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.70 : 905.55 = 565.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.70/905.55 = 565.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.70x = 905.55 × 565.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.70x = 511,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,907.42/603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.95

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