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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.36, 832.88 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.36, 832.88 and 407.44 is: 562.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.36 : 832.88 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.36/832.88 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.36x = 832.88 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.36x = 339,348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,348.63/603.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.43

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