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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.15, 832.28 and 354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.15, 832.28 and 354.45 is: 489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.15 : 832.28 = 354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.15/832.28 = 354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.15x = 832.28 × 354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.15x = 294,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,999.87/603.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.10

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