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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.80, 905.70 and 563.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.80, 905.70 and 563.30 is: 844.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.80 : 905.70 = 563.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.80/905.70 = 563.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.80x = 905.70 × 563.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.80x = 510,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,180.81/603.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.95

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