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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.58, 832.20 and 406.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.58, 832.20 and 406.75 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.58 : 832.20 = 406.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.58/832.20 = 406.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.58x = 832.20 × 406.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.58x = 338,497.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,497.35/603.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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