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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 905.58 and 532.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 905.58 and 532.98 is: 798.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 905.58 = 532.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/905.58 = 532.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 905.58 × 532.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 482,656.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,656.03/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.76

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