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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.69, 833.39 and 427.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.69, 833.39 and 427.51 is: 590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.69 : 833.39 = 427.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.69/833.39 = 427.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.69x = 833.39 × 427.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.69x = 356,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,282.56/603.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.17

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