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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.67, 832.80 and 463.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.67, 832.80 and 463.54 is: 639.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.67 : 832.80 = 463.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.67/832.80 = 463.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.67x = 832.80 × 463.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.67x = 386,036.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,036.11/603.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.48

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