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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.27, 831.56 and 403.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.27, 831.56 and 403.79 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.27 : 831.56 = 403.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.27/831.56 = 403.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.27x = 831.56 × 403.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.27x = 335,769.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,769.44/603.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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