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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.20, 832.01 and 478.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.20, 832.01 and 478.66 is: 660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.20 : 832.01 = 478.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.20/832.01 = 478.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.20x = 832.01 × 478.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.20x = 398,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,249.02/603.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.23

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