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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.93, 834.17 and 465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.93, 834.17 and 465.72 is: 643.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.93 : 834.17 = 465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.93/834.17 = 465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.93x = 834.17 × 465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.93x = 388,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,486.40/603.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.27

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