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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.32, 832.46 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.32, 832.46 and 354.56 is: 489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.32 : 832.46 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.32/832.46 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.32x = 832.46 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.32x = 295,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,157.02/603.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.22

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