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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.10, 832.06 and 354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.10, 832.06 and 354.33 is: 488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.10 : 832.06 = 354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.10/832.06 = 354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.10x = 832.06 × 354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.10x = 294,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,823.82/603.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.85

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