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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.95, 832.29 and 417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.95, 832.29 and 417.09 is: 574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.95 : 832.29 = 417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.95/832.29 = 417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.95x = 832.29 × 417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.95x = 347,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,139.84/603.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.79

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