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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.20, 832.88 and 463.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.20, 832.88 and 463.09 is: 639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.20 : 832.88 = 463.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.20/832.88 = 463.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.20x = 832.88 × 463.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.20x = 385,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,698.40/603.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.42

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