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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.02, 905.12 and 558.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.02, 905.12 and 558.46 is: 836.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.02 : 905.12 = 558.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.02/905.12 = 558.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.02x = 905.12 × 558.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.02x = 505,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,476.89/604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.85

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