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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.42, 832.45 and 426.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.42, 832.45 and 426.64 is: 588.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.42 : 832.45 = 426.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.42/832.45 = 426.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.42x = 832.45 × 426.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.42x = 355,156.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,156.47/603.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.57

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