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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 832.06 and 337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 832.06 and 337.42 is: 465.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 832.06 = 337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/832.06 = 337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 832.06 × 337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 280,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,753.69/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.59

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