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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.08, 832.34 and 354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.08, 832.34 and 354.54 is: 489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.08 : 832.34 = 354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.08/832.34 = 354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.08x = 832.34 × 354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.08x = 295,101.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,101.83/603.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.33

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