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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.80, 835.20 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.80, 835.20 and 554.40 is: 765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.80 : 835.20 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.80/835.20 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.80x = 835.20 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.80x = 463,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,034.88/604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.60

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