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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.98, 833.49 and 355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.98, 833.49 and 355.30 is: 490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.98 : 833.49 = 355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.98/833.49 = 355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.98x = 833.49 × 355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.98x = 296,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,133.05/603.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.31

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