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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.45, 832.79 and 354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.45, 832.79 and 354.78 is: 489.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.45 : 832.79 = 354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.45/832.79 = 354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.45x = 832.79 × 354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.45x = 295,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,457.24/603.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.61

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