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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.48, 832.35 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.48, 832.35 and 404.22 is: 557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.48 : 832.35 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.48/832.35 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.48x = 832.35 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.48x = 336,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,452.52/603.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.52

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