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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.26, 832.77 and 493.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.26, 832.77 and 493.91 is: 681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.26 : 832.77 = 493.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.26/832.77 = 493.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.26x = 832.77 × 493.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.26x = 411,309.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,309.27/603.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.82

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