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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.07, 832.23 and 327.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.07, 832.23 and 327.07 is: 451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.07 : 832.23 = 327.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.07/832.23 = 327.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.07x = 832.23 × 327.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.07x = 272,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,197.47/603.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.35

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