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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.03, 831.87 and 354.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.03, 831.87 and 354.19 is: 488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.03 : 831.87 = 354.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.03/831.87 = 354.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.03x = 831.87 × 354.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.03x = 294,640.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,640.04/603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.60

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