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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.02, 832.85 and 406.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.02, 832.85 and 406.19 is: 561.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.02 : 832.85 = 406.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.02/832.85 = 406.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.02x = 832.85 × 406.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.02x = 338,295.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,295.34/603.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.00

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