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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.06, 831.86 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.06, 831.86 and 453.84 is: 626.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.06 : 831.86 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.06/831.86 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.06x = 831.86 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.06x = 377,531.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,531.34/603.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.03

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