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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.16, 832.32 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.16, 832.32 and 333.92 is: 460.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.16 : 832.32 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.16/832.32 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.16x = 832.32 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.16x = 277,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,930.38/603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.79

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