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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.95, 833.39 and 407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.95, 833.39 and 407.72 is: 562.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.95 : 833.39 = 407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.95/833.39 = 407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.95x = 833.39 × 407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.95x = 339,792.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,792.87/603.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.62

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