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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.80, 833.22 and 407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.80, 833.22 and 407 is: 561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.80 : 833.22 = 407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.80/833.22 = 407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.80x = 833.22 × 407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.80x = 339,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,120.54/603.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.64

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