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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.60, 831.78 and 463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.60, 831.78 and 463.20 is: 638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.60 : 831.78 = 463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.60/831.78 = 463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.60x = 831.78 × 463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.60x = 385,280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,280.50/603.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.30

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