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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.83, 833.39 and 493.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.83, 833.39 and 493.10 is: 680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.83 : 833.39 = 493.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.83/833.39 = 493.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.83x = 833.39 × 493.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.83x = 410,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,937.98/603.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.56

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