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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.04, 901.69 and 558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.04, 901.69 and 558.32 is: 833.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.04 : 901.69 = 558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.04/901.69 = 558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.04x = 901.69 × 558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.04x = 503,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,431.56/604.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.44

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