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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.64, 832.93 and 354.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.64, 832.93 and 354.87 is: 489.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.64 : 832.93 = 354.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.64/832.93 = 354.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.64x = 832.93 × 354.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.64x = 295,581.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,581.87/603.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.67

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