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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.62, 833.01 and 354.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.62, 833.01 and 354.95 is: 489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.62 : 833.01 = 354.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.62/833.01 = 354.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.62x = 833.01 × 354.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.62x = 295,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,670.96/603.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.83

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