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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.94, 833.44 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.94, 833.44 and 327.94 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.94 : 833.44 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.94/833.44 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.94x = 833.44 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.94x = 273,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,316.67/603.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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