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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.46, 832.92 and 354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.46, 832.92 and 354.79 is: 489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.46 : 832.92 = 354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.46/832.92 = 354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.46x = 832.92 × 354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.46x = 295,511.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,511.69/603.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.70

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