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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.63, 832.75 and 406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.63, 832.75 and 406.80 is: 561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.63 : 832.75 = 406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.63/832.75 = 406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.63x = 832.75 × 406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.63x = 338,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,762.70/603.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.21

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