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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.78, 833.25 and 407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.78, 833.25 and 407.46 is: 562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.78 : 833.25 = 407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.78/833.25 = 407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.78x = 833.25 × 407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.78x = 339,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,516.05/603.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.32

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