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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.14, 832.17 and 455.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.14, 832.17 and 455.42 is: 628.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.14 : 832.17 = 455.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.14/832.17 = 455.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.14x = 832.17 × 455.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.14x = 378,986.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,986.86/603.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.36

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