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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 905.44 and 550.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 905.44 and 550.56 is: 825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 905.44 = 550.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/905.44 = 550.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 905.44 × 550.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 498,499.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,499.05/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.33

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