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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.09, 832.32 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.09, 832.32 and 354.42 is: 489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.09 : 832.32 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.09/832.32 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.09x = 832.32 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.09x = 294,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,990.85/603.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.13

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