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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.53, 831.97 and 416.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.53, 831.97 and 416.71 is: 574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.53 : 831.97 = 416.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.53/831.97 = 416.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.53x = 831.97 × 416.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.53x = 346,691.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,691.78/603.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.44

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