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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.88, 833.35 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.88, 833.35 and 327.88 is: 452.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.88 : 833.35 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.88/833.35 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.88x = 833.35 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.88x = 273,234.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,234.63/603.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.47

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