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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.23, 832.54 and 416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.23, 832.54 and 416.84 is: 575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.23 : 832.54 = 416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.23/832.54 = 416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.23x = 832.54 × 416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.23x = 347,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,035.97/603.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.30

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