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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.06, 832.18 and 354.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.06, 832.18 and 354.49 is: 489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.06 : 832.18 = 354.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.06/832.18 = 354.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.06x = 832.18 × 354.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.06x = 294,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,999.49/603.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.17

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