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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.71, 907.38 and 558.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.71, 907.38 and 558.27 is: 837.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.71 : 907.38 = 558.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.71/907.38 = 558.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.71x = 907.38 × 558.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.71x = 506,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,563.03/604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.70

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