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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.31, 832.65 and 354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.31, 832.65 and 354.76 is: 489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.31 : 832.65 = 354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.31/832.65 = 354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.31x = 832.65 × 354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.31x = 295,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,390.91/603.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.62

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