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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.36, 832.32 and 456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.36, 832.32 and 456 is: 629.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.36 : 832.32 = 456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.36/832.32 = 456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.36x = 832.32 × 456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.36x = 379,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,537.92/603.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.04

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