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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 832.32 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.84, 832.32 and 407.28 is: 561.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.84 : 832.32 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.84/832.32 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.84x = 832.32 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.84x = 338,987.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,987.29/603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.39

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