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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.23, 831.89 and 404.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.23, 831.89 and 404.51 is: 557.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.23 : 831.89 = 404.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.23/831.89 = 404.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.23x = 831.89 × 404.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.23x = 336,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,505.80/603.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.84

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