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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.65, 832.74 and 354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.65, 832.74 and 354.81 is: 489.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.65 : 832.74 = 354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.65/832.74 = 354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.65x = 832.74 × 354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.65x = 295,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,464.48/603.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.46

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