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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.48, 832.66 and 454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.48, 832.66 and 454.26 is: 626.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.48 : 832.66 = 454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.48/832.66 = 454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.48x = 832.66 × 454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.48x = 378,244.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,244.13/603.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.77

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