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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.34, 831.94 and 495.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.34, 831.94 and 495.22 is: 682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.34 : 831.94 = 495.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.34/831.94 = 495.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.34x = 831.94 × 495.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.34x = 411,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,993.33/603.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.85

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