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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.52, 832.02 and 406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.52, 832.02 and 406.72 is: 560.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.52 : 832.02 = 406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.52/832.02 = 406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.52x = 832.02 × 406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.52x = 338,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,399.17/603.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.71

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