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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.02, 832.42 and 455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.02, 832.42 and 455.70 is: 629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.02 : 832.42 = 455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.02/832.42 = 455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.02x = 832.42 × 455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.02x = 379,333.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,333.79/603.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.06

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