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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.47, 832.79 and 354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.47, 832.79 and 354.80 is: 489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.47 : 832.79 = 354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.47/832.79 = 354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.47x = 832.79 × 354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.47x = 295,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,470.62/603.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.62

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