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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.03, 832.18 and 341.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.03, 832.18 and 341.05 is: 470.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.03 : 832.18 = 341.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.03/832.18 = 341.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.03x = 832.18 × 341.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.03x = 283,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,812.06/603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.64

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