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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.03, 832.12 and 337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.03, 832.12 and 337.46 is: 465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.03 : 832.12 = 337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.03/832.12 = 337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.03x = 832.12 × 337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.03x = 280,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,807.42/603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.66

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