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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.02, 832.08 and 341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.02, 832.08 and 341 is: 470.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.02 : 832.08 = 341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.02/832.08 = 341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.02x = 832.08 × 341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.02x = 283,739.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,739.28/603.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.53

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