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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.58, 832.08 and 445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.58, 832.08 and 445.90 is: 614.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.58 : 832.08 = 445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.58/832.08 = 445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.58x = 832.08 × 445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.58x = 371,024.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,024.47/603.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.71

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