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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.09, 832.28 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.09, 832.28 and 341.16 is: 470.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.09 : 832.28 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.09/832.28 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.09x = 832.28 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.09x = 283,938.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,938.94/603.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.81

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