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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.44, 832.76 and 354.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.44, 832.76 and 354.71 is: 489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.44 : 832.76 = 354.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.44/832.76 = 354.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.44x = 832.76 × 354.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.44x = 295,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,385.02/603.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.51

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