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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.35, 832.24 and 463.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.35, 832.24 and 463.25 is: 639.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.35 : 832.24 = 463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.35/832.24 = 463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.35x = 832.24 × 463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.35x = 385,538.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,538.42/603.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.00

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