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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.96, 835.44 and 505.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.96, 835.44 and 505.56 is: 699.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.96 : 835.44 = 505.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.96/835.44 = 505.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.96x = 835.44 × 505.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.96x = 422,365.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,365.05/603.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.33

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