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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.20, 906.66 and 555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.20, 906.66 and 555.96 is: 834.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.20 : 906.66 = 555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.20/906.66 = 555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.20x = 906.66 × 555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.20x = 504,066.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,066.69/604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.27

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