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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.51, 832.83 and 354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.51, 832.83 and 354.78 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.51 : 832.83 = 354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.51/832.83 = 354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.51x = 832.83 × 354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.51x = 295,467.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,467.26/603.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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