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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.03, 604.50 and 334.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.03, 604.50 and 334.99 is: 502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.03 : 604.50 = 334.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.03/604.50 = 334.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.03x = 604.50 × 334.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.03x = 202,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,501.46/403.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.45

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