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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.62, 832.17 and 452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.62, 832.17 and 452.07 is: 623.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.62 : 832.17 = 452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.62/832.17 = 452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.62x = 832.17 × 452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.62x = 376,199.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,199.09/603.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.24

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