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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.65, 833.29 and 446.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.65, 833.29 and 446.65 is: 616.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.65 : 833.29 = 446.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.65/833.29 = 446.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.65x = 833.29 × 446.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.65x = 372,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,185.78/603.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.56

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