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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.28, 832 and 406.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.28, 832 and 406.96 is: 561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.28 : 832 = 406.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.28/832 = 406.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.28x = 832 × 406.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.28x = 338,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,590.72/603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.25

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