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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.32, 833.46 and 407.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.32, 833.46 and 407.69 is: 563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.32 : 833.46 = 407.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.32/833.46 = 407.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.32x = 833.46 × 407.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.32x = 339,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,793.31/603.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.21

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