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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.15, 832.17 and 354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.15, 832.17 and 354.43 is: 489.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.15 : 832.17 = 354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.15/832.17 = 354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.15x = 832.17 × 354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.15x = 294,946.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,946.01/603.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.01

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