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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.32, 830.22 and 509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.32, 830.22 and 509.72 is: 701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.32 : 830.22 = 509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.32/830.22 = 509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.32x = 830.22 × 509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.32x = 423,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,179.74/603.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.42

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