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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.90, 832.41 and 603.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.90, 832.41 and 603.90 is: 832.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.90 : 832.41 = 603.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.90/832.41 = 603.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.90x = 832.41 × 603.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.90x = 502,692.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,692.40/603.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.41

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