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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.33, 831.96 and 463.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.33, 831.96 and 463.47 is: 639.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.33 : 831.96 = 463.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.33/831.96 = 463.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.33x = 831.96 × 463.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.33x = 385,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,588.50/603.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.10

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