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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.06, 832.41 and 406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.06, 832.41 and 406.86 is: 561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.06 : 832.41 = 406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.06/832.41 = 406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.06x = 832.41 × 406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.06x = 338,674.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,674.33/603.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.59

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