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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.36, 908.60 and 559.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.36, 908.60 and 559.27 is: 840.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.36 : 908.60 = 559.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.36/908.60 = 559.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.36x = 908.60 × 559.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.36x = 508,152.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,152.72/604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.81

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