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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.05, 832.19 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.05, 832.19 and 341.12 is: 470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.05 : 832.19 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.05/832.19 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.05x = 832.19 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.05x = 283,874.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,874.95/603.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.73

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