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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.28, 831.84 and 454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.28, 831.84 and 454.16 is: 626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.28 : 831.84 = 454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.28/831.84 = 454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.28x = 831.84 × 454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.28x = 377,788.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,788.45/603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.22

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