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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.12, 831.92 and 416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.12, 831.92 and 416.52 is: 574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.12 : 831.92 = 416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.12/831.92 = 416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.12x = 831.92 × 416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.12x = 346,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,511.32/603.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.53

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