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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.15, 832.31 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.15, 832.31 and 354.44 is: 489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.15 : 832.31 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.15/832.31 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.15x = 832.31 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.15x = 295,003.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,003.96/603.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.11

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