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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.09, 831.40 and 425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.09, 831.40 and 425.90 is: 587.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.09 : 831.40 = 425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.09/831.40 = 425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.09x = 831.40 × 425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.09x = 354,094.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,094.27/603.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.13

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