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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.99, 832.82 and 493.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.99, 832.82 and 493.12 is: 679.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.99 : 832.82 = 493.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.99/832.82 = 493.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.99x = 832.82 × 493.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.99x = 410,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,680.20/603.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.95

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