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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.01, 832.09 and 340.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.01, 832.09 and 340.84 is: 470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.01 : 832.09 = 340.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.01/832.09 = 340.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.01x = 832.09 × 340.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.01x = 283,603.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,603.69/603.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.32

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