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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.15, 833.04 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.15, 833.04 and 406.32 is: 561.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.15 : 833.04 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.15/833.04 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.15x = 833.04 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.15x = 338,480.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,480.81/603.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.19

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