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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.43, 832.77 and 426.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.43, 832.77 and 426.46 is: 588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.43 : 832.77 = 426.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.43/832.77 = 426.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.43x = 832.77 × 426.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.43x = 355,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,143.09/603.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.54

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