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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.07, 832.20 and 341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.07, 832.20 and 341.02 is: 470.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.07 : 832.20 = 341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.07/832.20 = 341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.07x = 832.20 × 341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.07x = 283,796.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,796.84/603.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.59

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