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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.54, 832.41 and 448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.54, 832.41 and 448.02 is: 617.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.54 : 832.41 = 448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.54/832.41 = 448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.54x = 832.41 × 448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.54x = 372,936.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,936.33/603.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.91

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