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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.40, 832.62 and 354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.40, 832.62 and 354.70 is: 489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.40 : 832.62 = 354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.40/832.62 = 354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.40x = 832.62 × 354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.40x = 295,330.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,330.31/603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.44

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