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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.05, 832.40 and 354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.05, 832.40 and 354.43 is: 489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.05 : 832.40 = 354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.05/832.40 = 354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.05x = 832.40 × 354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.05x = 295,031.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,031.47/603.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.24

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