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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.89, 832.83 and 407.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.89, 832.83 and 407.67 is: 562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.89 : 832.83 = 407.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.89/832.83 = 407.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.89x = 832.83 × 407.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.89x = 339,517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,517.45/603.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.22

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