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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 832.32 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 832.32 and 406.44 is: 561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 832.32 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/832.32 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 832.32 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 338,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,288.14/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.01

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