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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.12, 831.66 and 503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.12, 831.66 and 503.48 is: 694.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.12 : 831.66 = 503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.12/831.66 = 503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.12x = 831.66 × 503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.12x = 418,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,724.18/603.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.26

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