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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 835.08 and 403.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 835.08 and 403.15 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 835.08 = 403.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/835.08 = 403.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 835.08 × 403.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 336,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,662.50/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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