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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.20, 832.61 and 354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.20, 832.61 and 354.62 is: 489.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.20 : 832.61 = 354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.20/832.61 = 354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.20x = 832.61 × 354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.20x = 295,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,260.16/603.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.49

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