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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.08, 832.31 and 354.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.08, 832.31 and 354.27 is: 488.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.08 : 832.31 = 354.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.08/832.31 = 354.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.08x = 832.31 × 354.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.08x = 294,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,860.69/603.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.93

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