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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.20, 908.16 and 556.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.20, 908.16 and 556.96 is: 835.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.20 : 908.16 = 556.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.20/908.16 = 556.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.20x = 908.16 × 556.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.20x = 505,808.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,808.79/605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.77

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