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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.32, 832.77 and 455.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.32, 832.77 and 455.94 is: 629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.32 : 832.77 = 455.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.32/832.77 = 455.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.32x = 832.77 × 455.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.32x = 379,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,693.15/603.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.34

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