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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.24, 832.71 and 445.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.24, 832.71 and 445.89 is: 615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.24 : 832.71 = 445.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.24/832.71 = 445.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.24x = 832.71 × 445.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.24x = 371,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,297.06/603.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.50

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