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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.43, 908.96 and 557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.43, 908.96 and 557.10 is: 836.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.43 : 908.96 = 557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.43/908.96 = 557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.43x = 908.96 × 557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.43x = 506,378.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,378.83/605.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.40

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