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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.08, 831.48 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.08, 831.48 and 406.16 is: 559.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.08 : 831.48 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.08/831.48 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.08x = 831.48 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.08x = 337,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,713.92/603.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.98

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