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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.28, 833.25 and 455.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.28, 833.25 and 455.86 is: 629.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.28 : 833.25 = 455.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.28/833.25 = 455.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.28x = 833.25 × 455.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.28x = 379,845.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,845.35/603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.63

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