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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.25, 831.97 and 463.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.25, 831.97 and 463.71 is: 639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.25 : 831.97 = 463.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.25/831.97 = 463.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.25x = 831.97 × 463.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.25x = 385,791.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,791.83/603.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.52

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