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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.26, 833.28 and 446.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.26, 833.28 and 446.21 is: 616.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.26 : 833.28 = 446.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.26/833.28 = 446.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.26x = 833.28 × 446.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.26x = 371,817.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,817.87/603.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.35

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