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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.02, 831.96 and 337.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.02, 831.96 and 337.41 is: 465.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.02 : 831.96 = 337.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.02/831.96 = 337.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.02x = 831.96 × 337.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.02x = 280,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,711.62/603.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.51

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