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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.98, 832.92 and 405.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.98, 832.92 and 405.26 is: 558.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.98 : 832.92 = 405.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.98/832.92 = 405.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.98x = 832.92 × 405.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.98x = 337,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,549.16/603.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.87

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