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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.52, 833.54 and 406.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.52, 833.54 and 406.69 is: 561.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.52 : 833.54 = 406.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.52/833.54 = 406.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.52x = 833.54 × 406.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.52x = 338,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,986.18/603.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.69

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