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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.28, 874.37 and 603.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.28, 874.37 and 603.27 is: 834.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.28 : 874.37 = 603.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.28/874.37 = 603.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.28x = 874.37 × 603.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.28x = 527,481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,481.19/632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.25

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