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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.03, 833.56 and 328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.03, 833.56 and 328.03 is: 452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.03 : 833.56 = 328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.03/833.56 = 328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.03x = 833.56 × 328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.03x = 273,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,432.69/604.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.68

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