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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.58, 832.83 and 354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.58, 832.83 and 354.94 is: 489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.58 : 832.83 = 354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.58/832.83 = 354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.58x = 832.83 × 354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.58x = 295,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,604.68/603.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.75

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