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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.36, 832.92 and 426.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.36, 832.92 and 426.47 is: 588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.36 : 832.92 = 426.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.36/832.92 = 426.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.36x = 832.92 × 426.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.36x = 355,211.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,211.23/603.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.72

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