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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.81, 833.63 and 493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.81, 833.63 and 493.56 is: 681.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.81 : 833.63 = 493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.81/833.63 = 493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.81x = 833.63 × 493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.81x = 411,443.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,443.96/603.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.41

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