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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.95, 833.84 and 415.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.95, 833.84 and 415.21 is: 573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.95 : 833.84 = 415.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.95/833.84 = 415.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.95x = 833.84 × 415.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.95x = 346,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,212.46/603.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.25

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