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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.70, 832.97 and 354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.70, 832.97 and 354.84 is: 489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.70 : 832.97 = 354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.70/832.97 = 354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.70x = 832.97 × 354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.70x = 295,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,571.96/603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.60

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