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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.70, 833.79 and 406.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.70, 833.79 and 406.87 is: 561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.70 : 833.79 = 406.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.70/833.79 = 406.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.70x = 833.79 × 406.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.70x = 339,248.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,248.27/603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.95

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