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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.78, 832.05 and 428.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.78, 832.05 and 428.82 is: 590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.78 : 832.05 = 428.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.78/832.05 = 428.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.78x = 832.05 × 428.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.78x = 356,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,799.68/603.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.94

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